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There is still time to register for the free tTg celiac blood screening in
Los Angeles at Good Samaritan Hospital.


This free celiac blood screening is available for “at risk
individuals” during Celiac Disease Foundation’s Annual Education
Conference & Food Faire on Saturday, May 21, 2005 at Good Samaritan
Hospital in Los Angeles at the Moseley-Salvatori Conference Center, which
is located next to the hospital.  The screening will take place from
10:00 am – 3:00 pm and will be located in the lobby next to registration.

If you or someone in your family has been diagnosed with celiac disease,
this is a wonderful opportunity for other family members to be tested even
if they have no symptoms.  One out of 133 people in the U.S. is affected
with celiac disease and CD occurs in 5-15% of the offspring and siblings
of a person with celiac disease.  The longer a person goes undiagnosed and
untreated, the greater the chance of developing malnutrition and other
complications.  Taking the step to be tested now could prevent more serious
health issues in the future.

Advance registration is required by all participants.  To register and see
if you qualify as “at risk” call 818/990-2354.   Participation in the blood
test does NOT include registration for the conference or validated parking.
Separate admission is required to attend the seminars or visit vendor
exhibits.

*You do not need a doctor's order to take this test.

*You do not need to fast for this test.

*Those who are pregnant will not be able to take this test as the
enzymes level in pregnant women do not correctly test negative or
positive for celiac disease.

*Any child over the age of 2 years old, with a parent/guardian consent may
take this test.

*If you are already following a gluten-free diet for over 6 months,
this test will not accurately measure the enzymes.  Only those who are not
following the gluten-free diet will receive an accurate test result.

The Blood Screening is sponsored by Prometheus Laboratories and The Binding
Site. Stephen G. Levinson, MD and Robert D. Zipser, MD will be
supervising this program.

For more information call the foundation at 818/990-2354 or visit the
website at www.celiac.org.

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