How does a genetic test rule out celiac disease?
Two genes are responsible for celiac disease (HLA-DQ2 & HLA-DQ8). If you have either of them, then you have the potential for the disease to activate at any age. Having the genetic test is...
View ArticleIf I have a gene for celiac disease, does that I mean I have it?
Genetics don’t diagnose celiac disease. They do, however, clarify whether an individual is “at-risk” for it. If this is the case, you should closely monitor your symptoms and submit to blood tests...
View ArticleIf both parents have a negative genetic screen for celiac disease, does that...
Yes, the children of two persons who don’t have the genes for celiac disease should also be free of the genes for the disease.
View ArticleAre genetic tests 100% accurate?
Rarely are scientific tests 100% accurate, but with PCR technology genetic tests are very accurate. If there is a question about testing, it may be a good idea to take a second test using a different lab.
View ArticleI’ve tested with the genes for celiac disease, but I haven’t yet shown any...
We recommend that you undergo a blood screen every 2-3 years or immediately upon the appearance of symptoms. This is especially true for 1st-degree relatives (parents, siblings, children) of someone...
View ArticleHow do I order a genetic test?
Genetic testing kits are available from Kimball Genetics, a division of LabCorp.
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