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Do I Need A Biopsy?

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deena647 Apprentice
deena647
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Hello, I am so happy to have found this site. I was given a blood test after I went in for a yearly physical a few weeks ago and I told my DR. that I thought I had a wheat allergy. The blood test came back positive. I do have times when I feel great and other times I rack my brain trying to think of what I did wrong in my eating. My DR. has not said any more about further testing, do I need to get a biopsy or is the blood test good enough? I have so many questions and I am thankful to have found you all......Deena

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psawyer Proficient
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Welcome, Deena,

I am certainly not an expert on the blood tests--there are several. I was diagnosed by a biopsy almost six years ago. In those years, the blood tests have improved and it is now possible to make a clinical diagnosis based upon the results from a combination of tests for antibodies. I don't know the specifics, but I'm sure someone on here will step forward with them. A positive biopsy for damage to the villi is conclusive, but may not be necessary.

Search this board for Iga and Igg tests and you may find the answer, assuming you know which tests were run and what the results were.

Whether it is a wheat allergy, or celiac, you will find lots of help on here about following a wheat- and gluten-free diet.

MySuicidalTurtle Enthusiast
MySuicidalTurtle
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I only had a blood test but my brother had both to become diagnosed Celiacs.

ravenwoodglass Mentor
ravenwoodglass
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Hello, I am so happy to have found this site. I was given a blood test after I went in for a yearly physical a few weeks ago and I told my DR. that I thought I had a wheat allergy. The blood test came back positive. I do have times when I feel great and other times I rack my brain trying to think of what I did wrong in my eating. My DR. has not said any more about further testing, do I need to get a biopsy or is the blood test good enough? I have so many questions and I am thankful to have found you all......Deena

If your doctor is satisfied with the diagnosis without putting you through the endo be thankful. Just make sure you avoid topical glutens as well as foods, check you toiletries, shampoos, lipsticks et al. The folks here are wonderfully helpful and welcome to the family.

fastcatkerry Newbie
fastcatkerry
Posted

How do they perform the biopsy for Celiac? My doctor has told me I have DH and now is talking about doing a biopsy to test further. Is it similar to a colonoskopy?

KaitiUSA Enthusiast
KaitiUSA
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Biopsies can only rule celiac in but not out so if it comes back negative you may still have celiac.

There is a full celiac panel that should be run and it is very accurate:

EMA

IgG

IgA

tTG

Total Serum IgA

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