A gluten test gives you an immediate answer - no waiting required

It is not difficult to take a gluten test at home. More and more people are choosing to do this to find out whether there is reason to suspect gluten intolerance. With a gluten test, the idea is to rule out celiac disease.

If our test is positive, it means there is good reason to see a doctor for examination and further evaluation.
A negative result most likely means that you are not gluten intolerant. You should then investigate other reasons for symptoms such as gas, diarrhea and fatigue.

Start by ruling out celiac disease

When you want to test whether you have gluten intolerance, it is natural to want a clear answer. A gluten test can be very helpful because it detects antibodies that your body has created in reaction to gluten. But it is important to understand that more than one test is required to establish a diagnosis of celiac disease. Therefore, view the gluten test as a tool for ruling out gluten intolerance rather than confirming it.

Confirmed gluten intolerance but a negative result

It is important to know that a gluten test should be taken while you are still eating products containing gluten. If you have already been diagnosed with gluten intolerance by a doctor and now want to double-check with a home test, you may get an incorrect result if you have already started a gluten-free diet. For many people, it is better to begin with a home test when suspicion of gluten sensitivity first arises. If the result is positive, it is recommended that you continue with a specialist doctor who can perform further tests and prescribe a diet that makes a difference.

When should you take a gluten test?

Not everyone is at risk of gluten intolerance. If you notice that your stomach becomes gassy when you eat bread, that is not the same as being unable to tolerate gluten. But if you know that celiac disease runs in your family, the risk is higher. Symptoms such as digestive problems combined with mouth sores and skin blisters may then be a good reason to test for gluten intolerance. It is possible to test whether you have the genetic profile associated with celiac disease. However, a positive result on that test does not mean that you are gluten intolerant. It only means that the risk of developing it is higher.

How a home test works

With a home gluten test, you can find out within a few minutes whether tissue transglutaminase antibodies are present in the blood. If they are, there is reason to continue with further examinations to determine whether you have celiac disease. If no antibodies of this type are present in the blood, you receive a negative result and it is highly unlikely that you are gluten intolerant. If the test detects specific antibodies, the result is positive.
With a gluten-free diet, the level of tissue transglutaminase antibodies will decrease. After a few weeks on a gluten-free diet, they may disappear completely from the blood. You can then get a negative result with a gluten test even if you actually have celiac disease.
Detailed instructions for use are included with the test. The finger prick is not difficult and does not hurt. Follow the instructions to make sure the test works correctly.

How should you use the test result?

A home gluten test should be regarded as an aid in diagnosing celiac disease. The final diagnosis must be made by a doctor. If you experience symptoms and get a negative result, you should continue investigating why you have these problems. Other medical conditions can cause symptoms similar to those associated with gluten intolerance.
Find out whether you may have gluten intolerance and seek medical care if the test gives you a positive result. Order your gluten test from us today and have it delivered quickly to your mailbox.