{"product_id":"prima-coeliac-disease-screening-test-kit-1-test-nz-self-test","title":"Prima Coeliac Disease Screening Test Kit (1 Test) - NZ Self-Test","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreen for coeliac-related antibodies at home with a simple finger-prick blood test.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Prima Coeliac Disease Screening Test checks capillary blood for anti-deamidated gliadin peptide (anti-DGP) IgG and anti-tissue transglutaminase (anti-tTG) IgA antibodies, both strongly linked to coeliac disease, an autoimmune reaction to gluten that affects the small intestine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeople with symptoms that may relate to coeliac disease (such as bloating, chronic diarrhoea, vomiting, constipation, weight loss, fatigue or irritability), those with a first-degree relative with coeliac disease, and people with related conditions such as Type 1 diabetes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 test cassette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 vial with dropper containing diluent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 sterile lancets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 capillary pipette for blood sampling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 alcohol cleansing gauze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstructions for use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrick your fingertip with the sterile lancet provided.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDraw up the blood sample to the line marked on the pipette.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeposit the sample into the sample well (S) on the test cassette.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd 1 drop of diluent and read your result after 10 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAccuracy\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnti-DGP: 90.1% specificity, 84.3% sensitivity, 86.94% accuracy. Anti-tTG: 98.02% specificity, 98.31% sensitivity, 98.17% accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis self-test is a screening tool only and does not replace professional medical diagnosis. Please discuss any result with your pharmacist or doctor.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow accurate is this test?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe anti-tTG marker shows around 98% accuracy, and the anti-DGP marker around 87% accuracy, in clinical studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat does a positive result mean?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eA positive result suggests possible coeliac disease and means you should follow up with your doctor for further testing before making any dietary changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat if I don't read the result within the stated time?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eRead the result at exactly 10 minutes for an accurate outcome.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWho should consider this test?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's a useful first check for anyone with digestive symptoms, a family history of coeliac disease, or a related condition such as Type 1 diabetes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Prima","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":48993412481216,"sku":"100077-1AC","price":34.7,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0004\/7012\/2557\/files\/CE2H88000BOX01E5_2-0-web-def.png?v=1789085745","url":"https:\/\/pakurangapharmacy.co.nz\/products\/prima-coeliac-disease-screening-test-kit-1-test-nz-self-test","provider":"Pakuranga Pharmacy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}