Celiac disease test - instant test for home use

What is being tested?

The at-home gluten intolerance rapid test serves as an initial assessment of a possible gluten-associated immune reaction .
The test detects anti-tTG-IgA antibodies in capillary blood. These antibodies can occur in connection with celiac disease (a gluten-related autoimmune reaction) .

The test is designed as a screening test and provides a preliminary result that should be medically confirmed.

When is the test useful?

The test can be considered if symptoms repeatedly occur after consuming gluten-containing foods , for example:

• Abdominal pain

• Flatulence

• Diarrhea

• Skin reactions

• unintentional weight loss

• Indications of nutrient deficiencies

It serves as an initial guide to whether further medical investigation might be advisable.

Background: Gluten and celiac disease

Gluten is a sticky protein found in wheat, spelt, rye, barley , and in foods made from them, such as bread, pasta, or beer.
In celiac disease, the immune system reacts to gluten with an inflammatory response in the intestine . This can lead to the formation of specific antibodies such as anti-tTG-IgA , which this test detects.

Implementation and evaluation

The test is performed entirely at home and works on the principle of a rapid immunological test .
After taking a small drop of blood from the fingertip, the sample is applied to the test cassette. The result can be read visually within a few minutes .

Result and classification

A positive test result indicates that anti-tTG-IgA antibodies are detectable .
This does not constitute a diagnosis , but it can be a suggestion to seek medical evaluation . A negative result does not necessarily rule out an intolerance.

Scope of delivery

The test kit contains:

• Test cassette in foil bag

• Lancing device for blood sampling

• Glass capillary tube with protective container

• Sample dilution buffer

• alcohol swabs

• pipette

• Pavement

• Instructions for use