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Katie M

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I recently posted about my bloodwork looking for advice until I talk to my doctor. I have added a photo this time. With only one test slightly high would the possibility of celiac be eliminated? Thank you.Screenshot_20210606-191421_Drive.webp.f47ccbef0da65db5a30ced9fc11215f0.webp


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Unfortunately having just one positive test does NOT eliminate the possibility of celiac disease.  

Scott Adams Grand Master

Personally I think your results indicate that you're more likely to have celiac disease, than not. It is a positive test, and this "weak positive" category seems to be something newer, as most TTG test results are just positive or negative for it. 

Were you eating gluten daily, at least a slice of bread, right up until your test? If not, the test results might be lower than normal. 

What did your doctor say? At this point they should probably recommend an endoscopy.

Katie M Rookie
1 hour ago, Scott Adams said:

Personally I think your results indicate that you're more likely to have celiac disease, than not. It is a positive test, and this "weak positive" category seems to be something newer, as most TTG test results are just positive or negative for it. 

Were you eating gluten daily, at least a slice of bread, right up until your test? If not, the test results might be lower than normal. 

What did your doctor say? At this point they should probably recommend an endoscopy.

Thank you for your response. Yes, I was eating gluten daily. Some sort of bread or crackers daily at least. 

I just got my results through my portal on labcorp on Sat so I have not spoke with my doctor yet. Hopefully soon. 

23 hours ago, RMJ said:

Unfortunately having just one positive test does NOT eliminate the possibility of celiac disease.  

Thank you for your response. I hopefully will get a call from the doctor soon. I got my lab results online Sat.

Scott Adams Grand Master

You may also want to ask your doctor about the genetic tests for celiac disease, although this would not diagnose celiac disease, but would reveal a family genetic propensity for it. Also, at the very least your "weak positive" would, to me, indicate gluten sensitivity. Currently we have no tests for non-celiac gluten sensitivity, but the need for a gluten-free diet to treat it would be the same. About ~12% people have gluten sensitivity, while only ~1% have celiac disease.

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