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AnneMcM
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Hi I've just been asked to go for blood tests on Thursday, at a local phlebotomy clinic.

I had an endoscopy done 6 weeks ago, biopsies taken (no results yet).

Last had bloods done 6 mths ago and was then referred for endoscopy and colonoscopy. 

Wondering why I have to get bloods done, when still waiting for biopsy results?

Thanks

Anne

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Welcome to the forum. Do you have access to your original blood tests? If so, it would be very helpful if you could share those results here. 

I would have to assume that you had a positive blood test result for celiac disease 6 months ago, which triggered the scheduled endoscopy. Why they would want you to do another blood tests seems odd, but perhaps your results indicate a borderline positive case and they want to check your antibody levels again.

Have you been eating gluten daily before all tests? Going gluten-free too soon can cause false negative test results.

You should also try to get your endoscopy results as well.

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