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Is it okay to be already on a gluten free diet when you go for blood work to test for celiac disease?
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Celiac disease: A skin biopsy and direct immunofluorescence test of the skin are performed in most cases. Your doctor may also recommend a biopsy of the intestines.
Answered 7/3/2012
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Yes and no: Being on a strict gluten free diet may make serologies for celiac disease falsely negative. If possible, eating gluten for a week or so prior is better.
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