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My daughter is 26 months old and we suspect that she has Celiac Disease, though her pediatrician does not agree. I wanted to do the Enterolab testing on her, but I can't find any information regarding age limitations. Does anyone know how old you need to be to have an accurate test result from them? I REALLY don't want to call the company to ask if I don't have to. Thanks in advance for any help.

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I wouldn't see any reason for there to be an age limit. You should call or email them to make sure!

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Nancym Enthusiast
My daughter is 26 months old and we suspect that she has Celiac Disease, though her pediatrician does not agree. I wanted to do the Enterolab testing on her, but I can't find any information regarding age limitations. Does anyone know how old you need to be to have an accurate test result from them? I REALLY don't want to call the company to ask if I don't have to. Thanks in advance for any help.

They talk about collecting poop from diapers so probably pretty young!

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Nantzie Collaborator

Email them. The lady who answers emails is really sweet. She makes you feel right at home.

Nancy

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AndreaB Contributor

The person who answers the phone and emails (Phyllis) is very nice. My youngest is 6 months old and he is too little. If they are eating solids which a 26 month old would be doing then they would have enough stool to be tested. My older son is 3 1/2 and not potty trained yet. They told me I could collect from the diaper. They need 1/2 cup. :blink: If that is not collected from one diaper then the stool is to be frozen and added to. I just ordered tests for my family which is why I know this.

Again, they are very nice and are there to answer any questions you may have. :P

Good luck. :D

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