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2 Celiac Panels, Run 21 Days Apart

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I am not totally sure why I had the test run twice. I think because it was ordered by a PA - and perhaps my actual doctor didn't get the results, or whatever.

But, I had the Celiac panel run two times, 21 days apart. My results were very interesting. The only numbers I have, from the 2nd panel, are the IgA and IgG. But, after going gluten-free, those numbers dropped.

On 7.6 - IgA was 6 - supposed to be less than 11, on 7.27 - it was 5.

On 7.6 - IgG was 69 - supposed to be less than 20. On 7.27 - it was 47.

On 7.6 - I started eating a gluten free diet.

So, with the numbers dropping after being gluten-free.... I'm assuming that is a clinical positive response. The dietary response has been great.

Is this my "proof?"

I'm seeing a GI on the 22nd. Obviously, I'll be taking both sets of test results. =)

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I am not totally sure why I had the test run twice. I think because it was ordered by a PA - and perhaps my actual doctor didn't get the results, or whatever.

But, I had the Celiac panel run two times, 21 days apart. My results were very interesting. The only numbers I have, from the 2nd panel, are the IgA and IgG. But, after going gluten-free, those numbers dropped.

On 7.6 - IgA was 6 - supposed to be less than 11, on 7.27 - it was 5.

On 7.6 - IgG was 69 - supposed to be less than 20. On 7.27 - it was 47.

On 7.6 - I started eating a gluten free diet.

So, with the numbers dropping after being gluten-free.... I'm assuming that is a clinical positive response. The dietary response has been great.

Is this my "proof?"

I'm seeing a GI on the 22nd. Obviously, I'll be taking both sets of test results. =)

It looks like you should have had a TgA since you appear you may be deficient in IgA making that part of the test invalid. This is possibly why they reran the test because the IgG and IgA are conflicting but that they didn't measure TgA possibly indicated they are a bit clueless.

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They did run ALL the tests, but the only 2 I have the 2nd set of results for is the 2nd set of tests. I should have been more specific - the above are gliadin AB's.

I'm not IgA deficient - I was well within normal ranges on the first set of tests. =)

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I'm not IgA deficient - I was well within normal ranges on the first set of tests. =)

Ahh..then this explains why they reran since your IgG is elevated but not your IgA.

Just asking but you are not pregnant are you?

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Ahh..then this explains why they reran since your IgG is elevated but not your IgA.

Just asking but you are not pregnant are you?

Nope. Not pregnant. My cycles are wonky though. =(

I assumed that the numbers dropping was an indication that the gluten-free diet is helping me. Am I interpreting that incorrectly??

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