Celiac blood test vs stool test -- ? for Heidi

[Guest guest]

Heidi,

I just listened to the Science Friday bit on celiac. I know that

you've said Dr. Fine's stool test is the best test for celiac. The

doctor on the Science Friday program recommends getting a " simple

blood test " and doesn't mention the stool test.

Because I'm gluten-intolerant (self-diagnosed, but no doubts), I want

to encourage my sisters to get tested. They might be more inclined

to do the blood test because it'll be cheaper.

I'm thinking of suggesting the blood test, but if it's negative, to

then do the stool test. What say you?

Thanks,