PRIMA Celiac (blood pin-prick) 1 test

Self-test for the detection of anti deamidated gliadin (anti-DGP) antibodies, IgA and IgG, in blood, for celiac disease screening

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CELIAC DISEASE & ANTI-DGP ANTIBODIES

Celiac disease is a chronic autoimmune disorder that involves the inflammation of the small intestine due to gliadin intake: the protein portion of gluten found in various cereals (oats, wheat, barley, kamut, spelled, rye, spelled and triticale).

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WHO IS THIS TEST FOR?

CELIAC TEST is useful for anyone who wants to check for any gluten sensitivity, which must then be confirmed by a specialist.

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TECH SPECS

CELIAC TEST is a lateral flow immunochromatographic device for the detection of IgA and IgG anti-DGP antibodies in whole blood. If antibodies are present in the sample, they will react with the deamidated gliadin. A positive result indicates that the antibody concentration is close to the cut-off of 20 U/mL.

CONTENT

• 1 test cassette
• 1 vial with dropper containing the diluent
• 2 sterile lancets
• 1 pipette for blood sampling
• 1 cleanser gauze
• instructions for use

USE PROCEDURE

1. Draw a blood sample by using the sterile lancet provided;
2. Collect the sample indicated with the black line by using the capillary pipette provided;
3. Deposit the collected specimen into the vial, previously opened, then screw it;
4. Add 3 drops of the obtained liquid into the sample well (S) indicated on the test cassette and wait 10 minutes before reading the result.

RESULTS INTERPRETATION

VIDEO INSTRUCTIONS

The color and intensity of the lines do not affect the interpretation of the result. The test is to be considered positive regardless of the color intensity of the test line (T).