{"product_id":"home-coeliac-disease-test","title":"Gluten Sensitivity (Coeliac) Test (tTG IgA)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eIntended use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SELFCHECK Gluten Sensitivity (Coeliac) Test is registered with MHRA as a CE certified, in-vitro diagnostic medical device for self-testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinger-prick blood test\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafe and easy to use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResults at home in minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCE certified for self-test use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContains 1 test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe test is a manual, qualitative, immunochromatographic (lateral flow), screening self-test for the detection of anti-tissue transglutaminase Immunoglobulin A (anti-tTG IgA) type antibodies in a finger prick whole blood sample. The test is designed for use at home by members of the public to screen for coeliac disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGeneral information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoeliac disease is a long-term autoimmune disorder affecting the small intestine that can occur in genetically predisposed people. It is caused by a permanent intolerance to gluten, a complex mixture of proteins found in wheat, barley and rye. It is estimated to affect 1% of people worldwide. Typical symptoms can include;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003echronic diarrhoea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eabdominal pain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebloating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etiredness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- and also weight loss, anaemia, osteoporosis, and delayed growth in affected children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurrently, the only treatment for coeliac disease after being diagnosed by your doctor, is a strict lifelong gluten-free diet, and highly accurate blood tests are the first-line screening method to detect coeliac disease. They are mainly based on the detection of anti-tissue-transglutaminase (t-TG) IgA type antibodies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTime to result\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe test gives a result in 15 minutes at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarnings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA screening test for a single biomarker, such as anti-tTG IgA, is not a diagnosis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot following the instructions exactly as written in the instructions for use may cause a false positive or false negative result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not change your medication, diet or lifestyle solely on the basis of a self-test - always discuss your result with an appropriate healthcare professional first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot suitable for children under 6 years of age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou must be on a normal gluten containing diet for at least 6 weeks before starting the test\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not start a gluten free diet until you have been diagnosed by your doctor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe test may give a false negative result if you are IgA antibody deficient\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAccuracy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis test is CE certified and registered with MHRA according to UK medical device regulations, with a cut-off of 10 U\/mL of anti-tTG IgA for a positive result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe test has an overall agreement of 96.7% (91.4-99.2*), sensitivity of 97.2% and specificity of 96% with laboratory tests for tTG IgA. Although this test is reliable for the detection of anti-tTG IgA antibodies, all medical tests can give false positive or false negative results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIMPORTANT: These figures refer to the agreement of the SELFCHECK test with laboratory anti-tTG IgA tests, and not to the accuracy of tests for the diagnosis of coeliac disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*95% confidence interval.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFurther information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInformation on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.southtees.nhs.uk\/services\/pathology\/tests\/tissue-transglutaminase-antibody-ttg\/\" title=\"NHS information on tissue transglutaminase antibody tests\"\u003etissue Transglutaminase antibody testing\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eInformation for health care professionals\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ePrinciple, performance data, and regulatory information on the SELFCHECK Gluten Sensitivity (Coeliac Disease) Test for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/selfcheckmedical.com\/pages\/selfcheck-gluten-sensitivity-test-data-sheet-for-hcps\" title=\"Information on the SELFCHECK Gluten Sensitivity (Coeliac Disease) Test for healthcare professionals\"\u003ehealth care professionals\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/selfcheckmedical.com\/pages\/selfcheck-liver-health-test-data-sheet-for-hcps\" title=\"Information on the SELFCHECK Liver Health (ALT\/AST) Test for healthcare professionals\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.southtees.nhs.uk\/services\/pathology\/tests\/tissue-transglutaminase-antibody-ttg\/\" title=\"TTG testing - NHS South Tees Hospitals\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRevised 14th April 2026\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SELFCHECK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31124875280436,"sku":"SCGLU1","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/1978\/7828\/files\/GlutenSensitivityFOP.png?v=1698938903","url":"https:\/\/selfcheckmedical.com\/products\/home-coeliac-disease-test","provider":"SELFCHECK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}