The test for celiac disease _____.
A) can be performed when an individual is on a gluten-free diet
B) must be undertaken when individuals are on their normal, non-gluten-free diet
C) tests for high levels of blood glucose
D) tests for insulin antibodies
E) cannot make use of genetic markers since the disease is not hereditary

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The test for celiac disease must be undertaken when individuals are on their normal, non-gluten-free diet in order to detect the immune response to gluten. If an individual is already on a gluten-free diet, the immune response may be diminished and the test may give a false negative result.

The Test for Celiac Disease _____