Labs back. Would love input!

[lotsaquestions]

Okay...just got most of my labs back. Here's what they told me over the phone:

Endomysial anti body
<1.10 Reference Range (RR) 1.10

Gliadin antibody 2
IgA 3 RR <20
IgG 1 RR <20

tTG or was it the Anti-Transglutaminase Antibody (IgG)? 3 RR <20


Total serum IgA – not back yet.

So to me, "Dr. Lotsa Questions" it looks like I'm not celiac or gluten sensitive. Am I right or wrong?

How important are the results of the Total Serum IgA? Will they shed any light or not make much of a difference?

Thanks.

[aklap]

Hi Lots,

Is your Endomysial [aka EMA] at 1.10 with a RR < 1.10 as positive?

The Total Serum IgA will tell you if you are IgA deficient. If you are IgA def. - it will skew your IgA test results [they would be low - thus giving you a false negative].

Yeah - it certainly doesn't look like there's any issues [short of the EMA question]. Did the docs explain the tests to you?

So, where do you go from here? Does the doc have any other tests or ideas up his sleeve? Remember if you're still feeling crappy, you could give the GF diet a fair trial and see how it goes.

Thanks for the update!
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Al

“We cannot all do great things, but we can do small things with great love.” Mother Teresa

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[aklap]

Hi Lots,

Yeah, that EMA reading might get you scoped. If < 1.10 is negative...you are AT 1.10...kinda sounds like something might be going on.

It's good your doc checked your Vit. D levels. Many people are low. You might check out this info and this info on Vit. D.

Do you know...did they check your B12? If I remember correctly fat soluble vitamins should be check...Vit D, E, K, A

Some explanation on CD testing: http://labtestsonline.org/understanding/analytes/celiac_disease/sample.html

IgA Deficiency: http://www.merck.com/mmpe/sec13/ch164/ch164j.html

None of these tests would test for a wheat allergy. A wheat allergy is something completely different than Celiac Disease. The outcome is still the same - you remove the offending food - but the testing for it is different.

It will be interesting to hear what the doc has to say! Please, keep us updated.
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Al

“We cannot all do great things, but we can do small things with great love.” Mother Teresa

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[The Edifying Conscience]

Remember it's quite possible that your test results are accurate and you have another medical issue or a different food issue. Be careful not to get stuck in 'gluten tunnel vision.'

Good luck.

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