A person with celiac disease may be unable to absorb minerals and nutrients from food due to damage to the small intestine from repeat exposure to gluten.

The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) explains that the symptoms of celiac disease can be diverse and that a person may find they come and go. Symptoms can include bloating, chronic diarrhea, constipation, gas, and lactose intolerance.

According to a 2022 overview of medical issues associated with gluten, celiac disease mainly occurs in people with Northern European ancestry between the ages of 10–40 and recommends that people with these symptoms should get tested for the condition.

A person can use an at-home celiac test to check for antibodies associated with celiac disease. Genetic tests can also look for variations in a person’s DNA associated with celiac disease.

This article looks at 4 of the best at-home celiac tests a person can consider, discusses the symptoms of gluten sensitivity, and answers some of the most frequently asked questions about celiac tests.

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A celiac at-home test kit tests an individual, usually via a finger-prick test, to check if they have celiac disease.

A person can receive their results quickly with most test companies and can often access them remotely through online portals.

These tests can help a person understand what may be causing any digestive…