Diagnosing celiac disease


Diagnosing celiac disease

People with the genetic marker HLA DQ2 or HLA DQ8 are at hight risk for developing celiac disease. This genetic material exists on the surface of every cell and helps the immune system distinguish "self" cells from "invader" cells. While the presence of HLA genetic material is not enough to confirm celiac disease, it is an important factor in establishing a diagnosis. Tests to diagnosis celiac d..


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