Coeliac Disease / Wheat Gluten Intolerance Test

Clear Coeliac Screening Results At Home

If you regularly experience digestive discomfort or other symptoms that may be linked to eating gluten, this home test offers a convenient first step. It uses a small finger-prick blood sample to check for IgA and IgG antibodies associated with coeliac disease and provides a result in 10 minutes.

Coeliac disease is an autoimmune condition in which the immune system reacts to gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley and rye. Symptoms vary considerably and may include diarrhoea, abdominal pain, bloating, wind, indigestion, constipation, fatigue, unexplained weight loss or an itchy rash. These symptoms can have many causes, so a home test is not a diagnosis and should be considered alongside professional medical advice.

Key Benefits

• Fast result: Read the test 10 minutes after adding the prepared sample.
• Convenient home testing: Take the test privately without needing to send a sample to a laboratory.
• Simple finger-prick collection: The kit contains lancets, a pipette and the other components needed to collect and test a small blood sample.
• Useful first step: A positive result can help you decide when to speak to your GP about formal testing for coeliac disease.

How The Test Works

The test checks the blood sample for IgA and IgG antibodies associated with coeliac disease. For the result to be meaningful, you should be eating gluten as part of your usual diet before testing. Following a gluten-free diet can reduce antibody levels and may lead to an unreliable result.

Results Explained

• Two lines: A control line and a test line indicate a positive result. Speak to your GP about confirmatory testing and continue eating gluten unless a healthcare professional advises otherwise.
• Control line only: This indicates a negative result. If your symptoms continue or you remain concerned, contact your GP, as a negative home result does not completely rule out coeliac disease.
• No control line: The result is invalid, even if a test line appears. Do not interpret the result and repeat the test with a new kit.

How To Use

Read the enclosed instructions fully before starting and keep them beside you throughout the test.

1. Wash your hands with warm water and soap, then rinse and dry them thoroughly. Alternatively, use the supplied cleaning gauze.
2. Open the foil pouch, remove the test device and discard the desiccant. Open the pipette packet and carefully unscrew the white cap from the diluent vial.

3. Carefully rotate the protective lancet cap through 360 degrees without pulling it.

4. Remove and discard the released cap.

5. Press the uncapped end of the lancet firmly against a fingertip. The side of the ring finger is recommended. The lancet tip retracts automatically after use.

6. Hold your hand downwards and gently massage the fingertip until a large drop of blood forms.

7. Without squeezing the bulb, touch the pipette to the blood drop. Allow blood to enter by capillary action until it reaches the black line, taking care to avoid air bubbles.

8. Transfer the collected blood into the diluent vial. Squeeze the pipette bulb two or three times to release all the blood, replace the white screw cap and mix well for at least 10 seconds.

9. Keeping the white cap secure, unscrew the blue dropper cap.

10. Add three drops to the sample well on the test device.

11. Wait 10 minutes, then read the result exactly as shown in the enclosed instructions.

Product Information

Feature	Details
Test Type	Home finger-prick blood test
Markers	IgA and IgG antibodies associated with coeliac disease
Result Time	10 minutes
Pack Size	One test
Kit Contents	Instructions, two sterile lancets, one antiseptic cleaning gauze, one diluent vial, one sealed foil pouch containing the test device and desiccant, and one blood collection pipette

Important Information

This is a screening test and does not provide a medical diagnosis. Always follow the enclosed instructions, including the specified timing for reading the result. Keep out of reach of children and store as directed on the packaging. Dispose of the used lancet and other test materials responsibly.

If you have already reduced or stopped eating gluten, speak to your GP before testing. Do not restart gluten if you have been medically advised to avoid it without first obtaining professional advice.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can This Test Diagnose Coeliac Disease?

No. It is a home screening test for relevant antibodies. A positive result should be discussed with your GP, who can arrange the investigations needed to confirm or rule out coeliac disease.

Do I Need To Be Eating Gluten Before Taking The Test?

Yes. The test relies on antibodies that may fall when gluten is removed from the diet. If you are already following a gluten-free diet, ask your GP for advice before testing.

Can I Take The Test At Any Time Of Day?

Yes. The test can be taken at any time of day and does not require fasting.

What Should I Do After A Positive Result?

Contact your GP and explain that you have received a positive home screening result. Continue eating gluten while awaiting medical advice, unless a healthcare professional tells you otherwise, because removing it may affect further testing.

What If My Result Is Negative But I Still Have Symptoms?

Speak to your GP. Digestive and general symptoms can have many causes, and a negative home test does not replace a clinical assessment.

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