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The DNA Celiac Disease Test is an at-home genetic screening kit that determines whether you carry HLA gene variants associated with an increased risk of celiac disease. Almost all people with celiac disease carry at least one genetic risk allele — find out your status with a simple, painless cheek swab from the comfort of home. Results are delivered within 1–3 business days after the laboratory receives your sample.
Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder in which the immune system mistakenly attacks the lining of the small intestine in response to gluten — a protein found in wheat, rye, barley, and oats. Over time, this immune reaction damages the intestinal lining and can lead to serious nutritional deficiencies and health complications. Importantly, a gluten-free diet is not required before testing, as this test analyzes your DNA rather than antibody levels.
Almost all people with celiac disease carry at least one genetic risk allele in their HLA genes. This test detects nucleotide changes in three celiac-associated alleles of the HLA-DQA1 and HLA-DQB1 genes (HLA-DQA1*05, HLA-DQB1*02, HLA-DQB1*0302). These variants can pair to form proteins known as DQ2 and DQ8, which indicate varying levels of celiac disease risk.
| Genotype (celiac-associated alleles present) | Celiac Disease Risk |
|---|---|
| DQ2 and DQ8 | 1 in 7 |
| DQ2 and Homozygous HLA-DQB1*02 | 1 in 10 |
| DQ2 and DQ2 | 1 in 10 |
| DQ8 and DQ8 | 1 in 12 |
| DQ8 and HLA-DQB1*02 | 1 in 24 |
| Homozygous HLA-DQB1*02 | 1 in 26 |
| DQ2 | 1 in 35 |
| DQ8 | 1 in 89 |
| Heterozygous HLA-DQB1*02 | 1 in 210 |
| HLA-DQA1*05 only | 1 in 1,842 |
| No HLA celiac-associated alleles detected | Not at risk — less than 1 in 2,518 |