Test Results In!

[sore joints]

Hi again!

I was able to get my test results back from the Doc. Can anyone tell me what they mean. All she said was that they were mildly abnormal for Celiac.

Gliadin AB: IgA= 7

Gliadin AB: IgG= 20 HI

Tissue Transflutaminase IgA = 5

I've order a test through Enterolab. Looking forward to finally getting to the bottom of this. What is DH?

THANKS!

[wolfie]

DH is Dermititis Herpetiformis (the skin version of Celiac).

Did your Dr run a total serum IgA? The reason your IgA numbers are low could be b/c you have an IgA deficiency (some people do) or b/c they are normal. There is no way to tell without the total serum IgA number.

[mmaccartney]

Your bloodwork is what my dr would call "funny" A positive IGG is not very specific, indicating it can be + for other things. Your IgA and your ttg are both "normal"; however it is possible you are IgA deficient.

My bloodwork came out simliar; I had a + Iga, a neg IgG, and a neg ttg through standard serology. Through enterolab I had a pos Iga and ttg.

One of my children had a positive IgG test, just like you; however further testing through enterolab showed a neg IgA and ttg.

In a nutshell, your compass is pointing in the direction of celiac/gluten intolerance. I would test further, or try a gluten-free diet to see if you feel any better!

[chrissy]

i don't think that you will get a "normal" reading if you are IgA deficient----however, a total serum count would tell you for sure. one of my kids is IgA deficient. everyone else in the family either tested high (the ones with celiac) or in the normal range. ian tested abnormally low.