In people who have celiac disease, the immune system damages the villi, which are finger-like projections in the small intestine. Villi are responsible for absorbing nutrients from food. Because of this damage, people who are newly diagnosed with celiac disease often have multiple vitamin and mineral deficiencies, and often benefit from nutritional supplements. To determine whether or not you have deficiencies and whether or not your immune system is relaxing, laboratory tests should be done within three to six months following a diagnosis and annually for the rest of your life.
Regular monitoring with blood tests can help to answer the following questions:
Laboratory tests to include in celiac disease management include:
The specific tests you receive will vary depending on your situation and doctor’s advice. Please use this list and your test results as a guide to your lifelong management of celiac disease.
While blood tests are extremely helpful, visiting a registered dietitian knowledgeable of celiac disease and the gluten-free diet is considered the “gold standard” for understanding how to know if you are accidentally being exposed to gluten (even if symptoms are not present).
Patients ages 18+ can get tested with proud sponsor Labcorp OnDemand, who offers 70+ lab tests that you can purchase yourself without a doctor’s appointment.
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