An Article from Ezine Articles..
All of us have patterns of proteins on the surface of our white blood cells. The proteins are known as human leukocyte antigens (HLA), one of which is DQ. Celiac Disease (CD) and non-Celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS), and several autoimmune conditions occur more frequently with certain HLA DQ types. DQ gene testing is performed by analyzing cells from a blood sample or from a Q-tip swab of the mouth. HLA types have a naming system that can be confusing even to scientist and physicians but
here is my explanation of the testing, the results, and what they may mean to you and your family..
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http://www.ezinearticles.com/?Understanding-the-Genetics-of-Gluten-Sensitivity&id=208573.
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David
