Celiac disease is a common digestive autoimmune disorder that affects your small intestine due to gluten from your diet. Protein fragments of wheat, rye, barley, and oats are referred to collectively as gluten. If you are displaying symptoms of Celiac disease such as abdominal bloating, diarrhea, weight loss, or fatigue, an MPH Celiac Test can be performed at home with a small drop of blood. If the result shows as positive for Celiac disease, you should make a doctor’s appointment and discuss the next step for testing and treating CD.

Food and nutrient absorption is the job of your small intestine. But when your immune system is causing damage to the lining of your small intestine as a reaction to gluten, important nutrients cannot be absorbed properly. Although there is no cure for Celiac disease, it is manageable and testing is your first step.

The MPH Celiac Test will only inform you if have the tTg antibody to indicate a positive or negative test result so you should follow up with your family doctor for further tests and to determine if you should start eating gluten-free. Inform your physician of other health concerns you have and list any current OTC or Rx drugs you are on, including herbal and dietary remedies and vitamin supplements.