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CICA Test Kit

Name: CICA Test Kit
SKU: LAB-ALC-000020
Price: 546 USD
Availability: InStock

$273.00 – $546.00

Risk assessment test for Celiac, IBS, and Crohn’s Array disease.

Note: Pricing does not include 3rd party blood draw fees, unless 'Mobile' option is selected.

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SKU: LAB-ALC-000020 Category: Lab Tests Tags: celiac disease, crohn's disease, detox, digestion, feel good, gluten sensitivity, healing, immunity, metabolism

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In the United States alone, an estimated 60-70 million people are affected by gastrointestinal disorders (GI). Celiac disease may be present despite the absence of GI symptoms, particularly, in relatives of individuals with celiac disease.

With our state of the art tests you can:

Discover your genetic predisposition
Detect specific antibodies
Measure potentially inflammatory cellular reactions

all through one simple blood draw.

Find out about your genetic, serologic and cellular markers for celiac disease, gluten sensitivity, IBS, Crohn’s and other GI disorders.

NOTE: Lab test orders are final and non-refundable. Lab test orders are valid for 6 months from the date they were ordered. If the lab has not received all specimen and required forms within the 6 months, the lab test has expired without receiving a refund.

Overview
Who Should Test?
What's Included?
What's the Process?

Find out if gluten is impacting your health

The Celiac, IBS, and Crohn’s Array (CICA) evaluates your genetic risk for celiac disease, serum markers associated with active celiac disease process, and genetic serum markers associated with Crohn’s disease.

The CICA is designed to provide an accurate evaluation of GI tract function by gathering information from various pathways.

Optionally, it can be combined with the Alcat Test to evaluate innate immune cell responses to as many as 400 other foods (including gluten, gliadin, casein and whey) and substances for the most comprehensive assessment.

Connecting the dots on celiac disease, non-celiac gluten sensitivity, and Crohn's disease

Celiac disease risk analysis is determined by the presence or absence of the HLA-DQ genotypes. Both, DQ8 and DQ2.5 genotypes are tested in this array, with DQ2.5 representing a much greater risk of celiac disease.

Four specific serum antibodies (DGP IgG/IgA and tTG IgG/IgA) are tested due to their high sensitivity and specificity for active celiac disease. The higher the antibody levels, the more likely untreated celiac disease is present.

Genetic markers, mutations in the ATG16L1 and NOD2 genes, associated with the Crohn’s disease are tested along with serologic markers for complete assessment.

Anti-Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Antibody (ASCA; IgG/IgA) are immune proteins that are frequently present in people who have Crohn’s disease. The presence of ASCA may also reflect increased intestinal inflammation and permeability, including an association with active Crohn’s disease.

CICA Test Components

Genetic + Serologic/Antibody:

GENETIC: HLA typing for celiac disease: HLA-DQ2.5 and HLA-DQ8; Genetic markers for Crohn’s: ATG16L1 and NOD2
ANTIBODY: Total Serum IgA, tTG (IgA and IgG), DGP (IgA and IgG) & Anti-Saccharomyces cerevisiae antibody (ASCA)

Genetic Only:

HLA typing for celiac disease: HLA-DQ2.5 and HLA-DQ8
Genetic markers for Crohn’s: ATG16L1 and NOD2

Serologic/Antibody Only:

Total Serum IgA, tTG (IgA and IgG), DGP (IgA and IgG) & Anti-Saccharomyces cerevisiae antibody (ASCA)

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 and/or nutrient deficiency
Those with unexplained symptoms such as unintended weight loss or skin rash
Those seeking increased health efficiency or high performance lifestyle

What's Included?

Complete CICA Test Kit
Testing at the Official CICA Lab in Florida (Cell Science Systems)
Test Results in Electronic (PDF) Format
Free Shipping

What's the Process?

You order the CICA Test.
Your kit is sent to you at your home via UPS or FedEx. It includes the following:
- Vials, tourniquet and alcohol swab, as applicable.
- Prepaid UPS or FedEx shipping pack with pickup service
- Requisition form
- Shipping collection and instructions
Phlebotomy service team will contact you (usually within 2-3 business days after your order) to make an appointment with you to get your blood drawn.
You send your kit to the Cell Science Systems lab in the prepaid UPS or FedEx mailer.
Your blood sample undergoes a comprehensive test array that analyzes genetic predisposition, detects specific antibodies, and measures potentially inflammatory cellular reactions.
You'll receive a detailed, yet user-friendly, lab report explaining your test results in depth with expert commentary (usually within 5-7 business days after the lab received your samples).

Note: For those without a current diagnosis of celiac disease or wheat allergy, who have been avoiding gluten, a consumption of gluten (≥ 1 ½ slices of wheat bread or equivalent daily) for a minimum of the first two weeks of the last four weeks, prior to testing, is recommended.

For those with a diagnosis of celiac disease, please consult your primary care physician to determine if this test is appropriate for you.

Cell Science Systems, Corp. is a specialty clinical laboratory that develops and performs laboratory testing in immunology and cell biology supporting the personalized treatment and prevention of chronic disease. Cell Science Systems, Corp. operates a CLIA certified laboratory and is an FDA inspected and registered, cGMP medical device manufacturer meeting ISO EN13485 2012 standards. It has been the leader in food sensitivity testing and providing excellent service for health care providers and individuals for over 20 years. Your test will be performed in their FDA inspected lab. To date, the Alcat Test has helped over half a million people change their health.