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Celiac Blood Test Question

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Hi! I recently just went to a GI doctor and presented my symptoms. She ordered a celiac screening blood test for me. I have been off gluten for a week prior to seeing her, but she told me to go back on it before I get the blood test done. I saw her yesterday, and after the appointment, I went back to eating gluten. How long should I keep eating gluten before I take my blood test so the results will be accurate? I know a week being off gluten isn’t very long, but I just want to make sure just in case. Will I be able to take it on Friday or next week? Thank you!

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"If you are currently on a gluten-free diet, your physician may recommend a gluten challenge to allow antibodies to build in your bloodstream prior to testing. The recommended gluten intake for the gluten challenge is two slices of wheat-based bread per day for 6-8 weeks. A gluten challenge should only be supervised by a physician trained in celiac disease, who can move you immediately to a biopsy if your symptoms are severe. A gluten challenge is not recommended before the age of 5 or during puberty.2 Never undertake a gluten challenge when pregnant."

https://celiac.org/about-celiac-disease/screening-and-diagnosis/screening/

 

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