CICA: Celiac, IBS, and Crohn’s Array

CICA: Celiac, IBS, and Crohn’s Array

The CICA is a comprehensive test array that analyzes genetic predisposition, detects specific antibodies, and measures potentially inflammatory cellular reactions all through one simple blood draw.

Test genetic, serologic and cellular markers for celiac disease, gluten sensitivity, IBS, Crohn’s and other GI disorders

• Genetic risk for celiac disease

• Genetic risk markers for Crohn’s Disease

• Serum markers associated with active celiac disease process

• Serum markers associated with Crohn’s disease

• A serological marker for diminished antigen exclusion in the gut

• Optional sensitivity testing for gluten, gliadin, casein and over 400 other foods and substances

  CICA Overview

• Two out of five Americans have gastrointestinal disorders: up to 20% are affected by IBS, 0.44% impacted by Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis, and up to 1% with celiac disease.

• Accurate diagnosis of non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS) and celiac disease is complex because both specific and nonspecific pathways of the immune system are involved.

• The CICA evaluates a patient’s genetic risk for celiac disease, serum markers associated with active celiac disease process, and genetic serum markers associated with Crohn’s disease, and serological markers for diminished antigen exclusion in the gut.

• Optionally, it can be combined with the Alcat Test to evaluate innate immune cell responses to foods and other substances for the most comprehensive assessment.

Who Should Test?

• Those with gastrointestinal symptoms and autoimmune disorders that might suggest a problem with gluten

• Those with increased intestinal permeability which has been linked to autoimmune disorders and other conditions

• Those suspected to have Crohn’s or celiac disease

• Those suffering from symptoms of IBS including diarrhea, bloating or cramping

• Those with chronic fatigue

• Those with malabsorption of nutrients or iron deficiency