Question, Blood Work, Please Help

[PeaceAngel22]

Today I met with the GI. He was very kind. We discussed my symptoms, diet , and history. He ordered a full serum celiac panel which I also had done today. I have been gluten free for 11 weeks. Will all my tests come back negative or what all are they testing for with a full celiac panel? Are they testing for more than just gluten intolerance? I am just hoping that these tests will show something even though I have been gluten free for 11 weeks. Thanks everyone!!

[happygirl]

Peace,

In response to the bloodwork being done while on the gluten free diet:

Your results will either be (obviously )

Positive or Negative.

however, and this is what many doctors fail to take note of:

if it is negative, it doesn't mean that you necessarily don't have Celiac. The vast majority of us on this board NOW have negative Celiac panels, because we are gluten free. The purpose of the diet is to stop the autoimmune reaction, therefore, your tests return to normal.

if you are positive still, it means your body has not healed yet and you do have Celiac.

On the other hand: If you are gluten intolerant, but not a Celiac, your Celiac blood panel won't show a whole lot anyways.

Best of luck,

Laura

[Ursa Major]

After being on the gluten-free diet for 11 weeks, your bloodwork will more likely than not be negative. Which won't mean a thing, you might still have celiac disease anyway. The same goes for a biopsy.