Celiac disease is a discreet celiac testing at home characterized by an immune system response to gluten that causes intestinal damage and prevents the body from absorbing nutrients from food. It can cause a range of symptoms, including abdominal pain, bloating, gas and brain fog. People can often get a diagnosis by keeping a food diary, tracking digestive symptoms after eating gluten and then following a gluten-free diet. A new test that makes it easier to monitor symptoms at home could help doctors more quickly diagnose celiac disease. The at-home test, called imaware(tm) from Houston-based company Microdrop Health, is a fingerprick blood test that measures antibodies to gluten. Its accuracy is comparable to the tests used by doctors in their offices, according to research. It also checks for genetic markers that are tied to a person’s susceptibility to developing the condition.

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Once a person’s results are available, they will receive an email with a link to a password-protected online portal. The report will include the likelihood ratio, which classifies them as highly likely, somewhat likely, less likely or unlikely to have celiac disease. It will also detail the specific antibodies measured in the sample.

The at-home testing kits are designed to be easy to use and do not require a visit to a medical professional. The test is available to adults 18 and older. It’s priced at $89 and is compatible with HSA, FSA and Medicare plans. A portion of proceeds will benefit Beyond Celiac’s mission to drive celiac disease diagnosis and research for a cure.