Gene test

[borat]

Has anybody here considered this gene test? It evaluates for both gluten sensitivity and celiac disease.

[borat]

glutenfreesociety.org/genet...

This is the test.

[pet-lamb in reply to borat]

Borat, can you please tell me if this test is any better than the one that tests phoo,also I didn't see the price of this test anywhere,and finally,will my or any uk doctor accept the findings of these tests.

[angelias in reply to pet-lamb]

It costs £ 385! I don't want to sound too sceptic, but I was wondering why this test is not "approved" by NHS. I will see a specialist tomorrow and will ask them about this test...will keep you updated asap 😉

[pet-lamb in reply to angelias]

Thank you I will be very interested

[Jacks]

My consultant did HLA testing as part of a range of research tests. Those linked to CD (HLADQ2 and HLADQ8) are found throughout 1/3 of the population and are also linked to other diseases. Having either doesn't mean you have CD so are mostly useless. They are however useful for researchers.

[Thurgolady]

I think the HLA test excludes a diagnosis of coeliac/gluten sensitivity if you dont have one of these, rather than diagnostic if you do have it, so I suppose it can be helpful as part of a range of tests. I wouldnt think your average GP would be interested or aware so as its expensive I wouldnt but there are self test strips that are quite cheap and advertised as a test for coeliac disease but they dont seem to specify exactly what test they do, but I think a GP might take more notice of this result.