Understanding my test results

[ireneschmidt]

Negative 0 - 3
Weak Positive 4 - 10
Positive >10
Tissue Transglutaminase (tTG) has been identified
as the endomysial antigen. Studies have demonstr-
ated that endomysial IgA antibodies have over 99%
specificity for gluten sensitive enteropathy.

this is my recent test result that I do not really understand & am having stomach issues….

Irene Schmidt

[trents]

Welcome to the forum, ireneschmidt!

 

The information you gave in your post does not include your tTG-IGA score. You only supplied the ranges used by the lab for categorizing the test result as being negative, weak positive or positive. We need to know what your personal results were.

For instance, if your personal test score was 2, your result would be negative for the test.

If your personal score was 25, your result would be a clear positive.

Edited April 2, 2023 by trents

[Jacob143]

Hi Irene,

Knowing your score AND antibody test results would help understand the extent of antibodies in your blood. 

For all it's worth, by the time my celiac disease was diagnosed, my two gluten antinody tests were very high. I received my EDG biopsy diagnosis and blood test in July 19, 2022 below:

• Gliadin Antibody: 541
• Tissue Transglutaminase: 2,500+
• Endomysial Antibody: 1:320

Like many celiac's, I was having "referred" pain in my abdomen. Going on a gluten free diet is important. However, I had leaky gut and therefore lectins from some plants/vegetables in my diet were causing a lot of referred pain in my abdomen, as they can bind to the intestine wall.  Lectins are the defensive mechanisms in plants/vegetables and are not a major issue in a healthy gut consumed in small quantities. Some plants, like Asparagus and Celery, have very little lectins. Whereas others, such as peanuts and raw kidney beans have much more. I watched this video featuring a world expert on Celiac disease. I went on a carnivore diet for 2 months and that helped me significantly, as it helped my small intestine's wall heal, and then once the lining was sealed, I could eat all vegetables without any referred pain. Hope this helps.

As of today, my Glidian Antibody blood test is now (13.1) and below normal. Plus my Tissue Transglutaminase Antibody is almost normal (54), but a huge improvement. Endomysial Antibody: normal.  A high fat diet (Organic Olive Oil, Organic Coconut Oil, Omega 3 fish oil) has helped me through the journey and [completely] abstaining from all things gluten/wheat 100%. Hope this helps.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9DSzdGThSo&t=22s