Gluten Allergy Self-Test Gluten allergy or “coeliac disease” is a condition caused by consuming food that contains gluten. In people with a gluten allergy, eating gluten causes inflammation in the lining of the gut. The Gluten Allergy Self-Test from The Tester detects TTG antibodies (antibodies against gluten) in a drop of blood.

• Reliable (CE-certified)
• Easy to perform
• Instant results
• Orders placed on weekdays will be delivered the next day

Who is the gluten allergy test for?

In the Western world, 1 in 100 people have coeliac disease, so there is a 1% chance. Many people do not know they have the condition. It is one of the most underdiagnosed diseases. The disease caused by gluten can cause symptoms such as diarrhea and constipation, as well as weight loss and obesity. Symptoms vary from person to person and are not always directly related to the gut. It also causes depression, osteoporosis and anemia.

How does the gluten allergy test work?

The gluten allergy self-test detects TTG antibodies (antibodies against gluten) in a drop of blood. The gluten allergy self-test is very reliable, easy and can be done within 10 minutes.

Why would I do the gluten allergy self-test?

Early detection of coeliac disease can reduce the development of gut damage and prevent serious complications. Coeliac disease is not only caused by gluten, but also by genetic factors. It is one of the most common genetic disorders.

If you are interested in additional information, such as the instructions for use or reliability of the test, you can find this information below under the headings  “Reliability,” “Instructions for use” and/or “Contents of the test”.

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Reliability

The Gluten Allergy Self-Test has high reliability values in terms of sensitivity and specificity. Additionally, the test is CE certified.

The sensitivity of a medical test is the percentage of correct positive results among sick individuals.

Sensitivity = 97%

The specificity of a test is the percentage of correct negative test results among non-sick individuals.

Specificity = 96%

Instructions for use:

1. Open the sealed bag and remove the test cassette. Place it face up on a clean, dry, and flat surface.
2. Massage your fingertip and clean it with the alcohol wipe. Now let the arm hang down for a few minutes to improve blood flow to the fingers.
3. Press the automatic lancing device with the round opening firmly against the clean fingertip and wait for a drop of blood to appear.
4. Take the transfer pipette and hold it horizontally against the drop of blood so that the transfer pipette fills.
5. Add two drops of blood to the test cassette (S).
6. Add 2 drops of buffer to the test cassette (S).
7. Read the result 10-15 minutes after adding it.

For a full result, please read the instruction manual before use.

Contents of the test kit

The kit includes everything you need to take the test.

• User manual
• Sealed test cassette
• Alcohol wipe
• Finger prick
• Transfer pipette
• Buffer
• Plaster