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LOW IGA and IGG

Kwem

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Kwem Newbie
Kwem
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Hello,

So i just got my blood test back for Celiac. my IGA is less than >0.5 and the general reference is >12ml. would this mean i'm IGA deficient? I'm not sure...

I also had my IGG test done which also came up as >0.5 when the general reference is >12ml. I know they test IGG for cases where there may be an IGA deficiency, but this level seems low as well to me. 

I got a call from the doctors office, but when i called back, whoever answered the phone  just said " you don't have it" but i didn't think doctors called if there was no reason to, or maybe they do now, though i usually never get calls if the tests seem fine. 

Is it at all possible to have celiac in this case? I feel as though i have a lot of the symptoms for celiac. 

Any guidance would be very helpful- thanks :)

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cyclinglady Grand Master
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Are you talking about the TTG IgA and the TTG IgG tests for celiac disease?  Are you talking about Immunoglobulin A and G results? I am confused.  

If you just had the two TTG versions, you could ask for the two DGP versions and the EMA.  The TTG test do not catch all celiacs.  

Are you IgA deficient?  Ask for an Immunoglobulin A test.  

Some celiacs are seronegative.  Keep that in mind.  

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@cyclinglady sorry i'm not familiar with terms, i'm just reading what i see on my blood test. 

the two test were:

Tissue Transglutaminase Ab IgA
 
Deamidated Gliadin peptide Ab IgG
 
 
(both with my results being >0.5 U/ML with reference being >12 U/ML)
 
 
 
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cyclinglady Grand Master
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It is complicated.  Those two tests  (TTG IgA and DGP IgG) were negative and based on those two facts alone, you could say that you do not have celiac disease.  However, it does not mean you do not have celiac disease.  

1.  You might not test positive to any of the celiac blood tests, but you could still have intestinal damage.  That happens to s9me people.  

2.  You could be like me.  I only test positive to the DGP IgA test.  If my doctor had just ordered the two tests you took (and failed), my diagnosis would have been missed and I would never an endoscopy.   These blood tests are good but not perfect.  

You might have celiac disease or another illness that has yet to be determined.  I would suggest consulting with a Gastroenterologist if you are working with a GP or PCP doctor (or get another Gastroenterologist’s opinion).

You felt ill  enough to go in for testing.  Your doctor should work towards a diagnosis of something.  Keep advocating for your health.  

 

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