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York Labs Ttg Test Kit

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I ordered the tTG test kit from York a couple of weeks ago. I was a little worried that they didn't get my order because they still hadn't charged me. So I called them today and found out the coolest thing.

They now have an at-home tTG kit. Meaning, you have the results in front of you in like 5 minutes. He said it's literally like reading a home pregnancy test. One line is negative, two lines positive.

How cool is that?

Nancy

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That is cool! I just ordered their tTG kit the other day - I guess it's the instant result one. I have been gluten-free for a few months but was curious to see what my levels are next time I get glutened. I also wanted to basically test out the kit with a view to sending one to each of my close relatives. Most of them are being pretty stubborn about getting tested... :(

One thing that I didn't really understand from the York site was they stated that a positive tTG test = celiac disease. Surely it just means gluten intolerance? Did I miss something?...

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From what I understand, tTG is most specific for celiac disease, and in some areas of Europe they are actually considering using it as the ultimate screening test rather than biopsy, especially for kids. I think I've read that tTG actually indicates how much damage there is to the intestinal villi. And for the most part, celiac is what causes the damage to the villi.

Hope I got this right.

Well, I just got charged for the test, so they must have shipped it yesterday. They're shipping it from FL and I'm in CA, so it will probably be at least a week depending on the shipper they use.

Nancy

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From what I understand, tTG is most specific for celiac disease, and in some areas of Europe they are actually considering using it as the ultimate screening test rather than biopsy, especially for kids.   I think I've read that tTG actually indicates how much damage there is to the intestinal villi.   And for the most part, celiac is what causes the damage to the villi. 

Hope I got this right. 

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I read up a little on it since I posted, and that sounds about right, yes. In which case I'm pretty sure my test will be negative (being gluten free for 6 months). Which in itself is a good thing. :)

I am still waiting for York to send me my food intolerance test results. Mailed back my blood sample 4 weeks ago, but I know they've been closed due to the hurricane.

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I am new at this whole Celiac/ gluten-free thing (diagnosed via blood test in July- Positive results via diet). What the heck is a Ttg? Will it work on a baby that is approx 15 mos.? A girl at my work has a child who is very "sick" with diarrhea, projectile vomiting, cranky, irratable and sick in general with sinus infections, etc. Well, her doctor wanted to do an upper GI and she said "i'm not going to put him through that" (though what? don't they knock you out for that? I don't know? They knocked me out for my colonoscopy?) Anyway, his bloodwork is negative, which from what I am starting to understand wouldn't be reliable in someone that young and also if the "disease" isn't that advanced, so do you think this type of test would work? Where do you get the test? I'm very interested- More info! please!

I read up a little on it since I posted, and that sounds about right, yes.  In which case I'm pretty sure my test will be negative (being gluten free for 6 months).  Which in itself is a good thing. :)

I am still waiting for York to send me my food intolerance test results.  Mailed back my blood sample 4 weeks ago, but I know they've been closed due to the hurricane.

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Hi CeliacMe :)

Here's the link to the test kit from York:

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CeliacMe,

You might want to repost that question in the area for parents with kids who have celiac. I'm not sure about most of your questions, and the people who know probably won't see the question under this subject.

As far as what I do know, tTG is the name of one of the blood tests for celiac. The test kit I ordered only needs a small amount of blood, about the same amount as a person with diabetes uses to check their blood sugar several times a day.

I hope that your friend finds some answers for her baby.

Nancy

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I am new at this whole Celiac/ gluten-free thing (diagnosed via blood test in July- Positive results via diet).  What the heck is a Ttg?  Will it work on a baby that is approx 15 mos.?  A girl at my work has a child who is very "sick" with diarrhea, projectile vomiting, cranky, irratable and sick in general with sinus infections, etc.  Well, her doctor wanted to do an upper GI and she said "i'm not going to put him through that" (though what? don't they knock you out for that?  I don't know? They knocked me out for my colonoscopy?)  Anyway, his bloodwork is negative, which from what I am starting to understand wouldn't be reliable in someone that young and also if the "disease" isn't that advanced, so do you think this type of test would work?  Where do you get the test? I'm very interested- More info! please!

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Blood testing is unreliable under the age of two years. Perhaps he can be retested in ten months or so. She could also try him on the gluten-free diet to see empirically how he does.

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How about an Enterolab test? I know they test from diaper samples, so presumably the test is reliable for babies. www.enterolab.com

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