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Up to 500 people can receive free testing for celiac disease - or gluten intolerance - on Saturday, May 19, at Wheeler Farm.
The testing is offered as part of the Utah Gluten Intolerance Group branches' annual walk and awareness event, which will run from 8:30 a.m. to noon. "Walking Feet Without Wheat" includes a 1K trail walk, food booths and a gluten-free breakfast with waffles, breads, and pancakes.
Wheeler Farm is at 6351 S. 900 East, Salt Lake City.
Participants in the free screenings must fill out a three-page medical release, due by Monday. Blood testing will begin at 8:30 a.m. and conclude when the 500 test kits, donated by Prometheus Laboratories Inc. and Binding Site, are depleted.
"This is an affordable opportunity for people who suspect they have celiac disease to be tested," said Marcie Coda, Salt Lake City Gluten Intolerance Group branch manager and event coordinator.
Blood will be drawn by licensed health care workers.
Registration for the event is $16 for volunteers, $18 in advance, and $20 the morning of the walk. Registration and medical forms are available at www.gfutah.org or at Wild Oats Markets.
Celiac disease is an inherited autoimmune disease of malnutrition. Lifelong abstinence from gluten in the diet is the only treatment.