Gliadin Antibody Profile

$124

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Quest Diagnostics Test Code: 8889

Gliadin is a component found in gluten -containing products. Gliadin antibodies are present in people who have celiac disease and their presence can be measured in this simple blood test in order to confirm the diagnosis.

Celiac disease is a type of autoimmune disorder in which a person’s body mounts and immune response when exposed to gluten, which is a protein that is found in wheat and some whole grains. This immune response occurs in the small intestines, which eventually lead to the damage and destruction of villi, causing malabsorption disorders. Gliadin is a component found in gluten -containing products. Gliadin antibodies are present in people who have celiac disease and their presence can be measured in a simple blood test in order to confirm the diagnosis.

This test is performed in following conditions such as:

• Abdominal pain
• Blood in the stool
• Chronic diarrhea or constipation
• Greasy, foul-smelling stools
• Vomiting
• Fatigue, weakness

Also Known As: Celiac Disease Antibodies

Requirements

This celiac disease test has no fasting requirements. Please note it is recommended that prior to taking the gliadin antibody test, a regular diet including items that contain gluten should be followed for 2 weeks as a gluten-free diet may not provide an accurate representation of potential gluten sensitivity.

$124

Specimen Collected
  • Blood
Estimated Time Taken

Turnaround time for the Gliadin Antibody Profile is typically 1-3 business days.