<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes just over two years ago. It seems that I am experiencing many symptoms of celiac disease. I've gone to my doctor and he have me a requisition for an anti-gliaden blood test. I've only been on a GF diet for just over a week, and I feel better than I have in a year (or two). So my question is: "Should I eat gluten before my anti-gliaden blood test?". I've read on the 'net that being on a GF diet may cause a false negative for this test. I think I can handle the blood glucose and celiac symptoms that would result from consuming some gluten before the test. I just unintentionally ate some gluten a few days ago, and definitely knew about it! In my case, it seems that any discomfort from a small dose of gluten would not compare with the discomfort/hassle of needing several additional tests. What's strange is that both my GP and the lab say that I don't need to be on a gluten-containing diet in order to take the test, which doesn't seem to be true. Also, my GP seemed to think that a positive test was a definitive diagnosis whereas I have read differently on the 'net. Thanks in advance for any information, Steve PS: I'm thinking of having the test in the next couple of days -- Steven K. Besler <[log in to unmask]> Global Village Consulting, Inc. <http://www.global-village.net>