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Hi -is there a way to perform a gluten intolerance test without taking blood? have a fear of taking blood. any links to kits/tests i could buy?thanks

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Dr. Natalie Hodge answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Blood test screening: Requires blood for screening currently, definitive test is endoscopy with biopsy to confirm celiac changes in bowel. If positive need to be gluten free for life. Be sure to have gluten in system before testing, otherwise may have false negative.

Dr Grin agreed

Answered 8/16/2015

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