Testing for celiac disease and gluten intolerance has in the past been grossly oversimplified.
Traditional celiac testing has involved screening for one or maybe two tissue transglutaminase antibodies. Gluten, the culprit in celiac disease, is not really just one protein but rather is composed of a group of various gliadins and glutenins.
Until now none of the many gluten components have been available for antibody testing. And since reactions to wheat can involve proteins other than those involved in gluten, the testing has had its limitations.
Previously physicians have only been able to offer testing for reactions to whole wheat, barley, rye, and spelt. Although these tests have been very successful in diagnosing individual food allergies, new tests are now available which can offer much more specific information about reactions to wheat and different kinds of gluten reactions.
The IBS Treatment Center is proud to announce that it now offers the most advanced testing available anywhere for the evaluation and assessment of gluten intolerance and reactions to wheat. The following panel is now available. This testing will allow for greater understanding of patient reactions to gluten.
This blood testing should prove to be far more adept than any previous blood testing at properly identifying those who are gluten intolerant or are reactive to wheat.
What's being tested:
Wheat IgG
Wheat IgA
Wheat Germ Agglutinin IgG
Wheat Germ Agglutinin IgA
Alpha Gliadin 17 MER IgG
Alpha Gliadin 17 MER IgA
Alpha Gliadin 33 MER IgG
Alpha Gliadin 33 MER IgA
Gamma Gliadin 15 MER IgG
Gamma Gliadin 15 MER IgA
Omega Gliadin IgG
Omega Gliadin IgA
Glutenin IgG
Glutenin IgA
Gluteomorphin IgG
Gluteomorphin IgA
Prodynorphin IgG
Prodynorphin IgA
Gliadin-Transglutaminase IgG
Gliadin-Transglutaminase IgA
Transglutaminase IgG
Transglutaminase IgA
Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase (GAD65) IgG
Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase (GAD65) IgA
If you are interested in having this advanced gluten intolerance testing or would like to know more please contact our office at 206-264-1111 or 1-888-546-6283. Or online at IBSTreatmentCenter.com
Article Courtesy: Dr. Stephen Wangen
Madeleine says
Hi
Do you know of anywhere in Australia where I can get these blood tests done please?
Thanks
Madeleine