CeliacDx is a telehealth celiac genetic risk testing and pathology consultation service for celiac disease diagnosis.

Celiac disease can affect virtually any organ in the body. There are over 200 symptoms associated with celiac disease! Patients often see multiple specialists including GIs, dermatologists, hematologists, neurologists, and even their dentist for celiac related symptoms. Comprehensive review of their test findings is seldom performed.

Our pathologists are trained to interpret laboratory test results across multiple specialties. We use your celiac genetic risk results to comprehensively interpret your previous test results into a positive of negative diagnosis for celiac disease.

CeliacDx uses DNA extracted from your cheek swab sample to look for the HLA-DQ2 and HLA-DQ8 genetic variants detected in greater than 99% of individuals with celiac disease. If these genes are not present, celiac disease can be ruled out.

No. An estimated 30% of individuals have the genes but have not been diagnosed with celiac disease. Symptomatic individuals who have inherited the genes should have additional antibody and/or small bowel biopsy testing to confirm their diagnosis.

No. Your DNA is unaffected by dietary gluten. Therefore, you do not have to add gluten to your diet or eliminate it before collecting your cheek swab sample.

You should consult with your primary care physician before making any changes to your diet and lifestyle. The good news is celiac disease is treatable with lifelong adherence to a gluten free diet.

Without timely diagnosis, celiac disease can lead to intestinal cancers, anemia, infertility and more.

Yes. This is called silent celiac disease. People with silent celiac disease virtually always have positive genetics with negative antibodies and/or small bowel biopsy results.

This scenario is called potential celiac disease. Your body is developing antibodies towards your organs but the small bowel villi (fingerlike projections that absorb nutrients) are not yet damaged.

Absolutely! It is very important to identify individuals with potential celiac disease. If potential celiac disease is identified, dietary changes can be made to prevent development of severe celiac disease symptoms caused by destruction of small bowel villi.