Interpretation of tests

[KAC2222]

I have recently received some blood work results that indicate autoimmune problems. An ANA of 1:640 with a speckled pattern. I’m having some joint pain and stiffness and stomach problems, along with paler stools. About 11 years ago my daughter and I had some Entero lab testing done because she was having stomach problems and turns out she has needed to eat gluten-free for all these years. I dug out my own Entero lab report to take to my rheumatologist and I’m wondering if these results indicate any kind of gluten sensitivity, at least by today’s standards. My rheumatology appointment is in two weeks and I plan to take my paperwork from 2009 along. Any thoughts as to interpretation? I did the test to help my daughter, but at the time I wasn’t really having a lot of stomach problems like I am right now.

HLA DQb1, allele 1 0504

HlA DQB1, allele 2 0602

serologic equivalent HLA-DQ 1,1 (subtype 5,6)

fecal fat score 644 (normal under 300)

fecal anti tissue Transglutaminase IgA 14 ( normal under 10)

 

 

[Scott Adams]

Can you tell me what lab you used for your fecal anti tissue Transglutaminase? Normally it would be a blood test. What did the lab who took your tests say? The typical next step after a positive tTg test would be to get referred to a gastroenterologist for an endoscope, but I'm not sure if that can happen with the fecal test.