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Genetic Testing?

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justme Enthusiast
justme
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went to a Gluten Free Vendor Fair on Sunday and picked up a at home genetic testing kit.. i thought how great.. a simple cheek swab and you send it in... no getting jabbed with needles (which leads to me passing out) and no trecking to a doctor who has no idea why you are even doing it.. i open it up when i get home and BAM!!! $355 to get the test done! I'm about to call my insurance company to see if they cover it.. but before I do it I wanted to get opinions on these tests.. has anyone done this or other genetic testing for celiac? i tested positive in the blood test.. have yet to get the biopsy... i'm thinking if i test positive for the genetic test i dont need the biopsy? i really cannot even think about getting an IV nevermind actually doing it..

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MySuicidalTurtle Enthusiast
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If you have a positive blood test why go any further? I trust my blood test and the diet. My brother did a biopsy after his blood test came back positive and it came back positive, too. Good luck to you.

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went to a Gluten Free Vendor Fair on Sunday and picked up a at home genetic testing kit.. i thought how great.. a simple cheek swab and you send it in... no getting jabbed with needles (which leads to me passing out) and no trecking to a doctor who has no idea why you are even doing it.. i open it up when i get home and BAM!!! $355 to get the test done!

It is much cheaper through EnteroLab!

jerseyangel Proficient
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It is much cheaper through EnteroLab!

I had the gene test done by Enterolab last fall, and it was $149 + $20 handling fee.

Kellygirl Rookie
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went to a Gluten Free Vendor Fair on Sunday and picked up a at home genetic testing kit.. i thought how great.. a simple cheek swab and you send it in... no getting jabbed with needles (which leads to me passing out) and no trecking to a doctor who has no idea why you are even doing it.. i open it up when i get home and BAM!!! $355 to get the test done! I'm about to call my insurance company to see if they cover it.. but before I do it I wanted to get opinions on these tests.. has anyone done this or other genetic testing for celiac? i tested positive in the blood test.. have yet to get the biopsy... i'm thinking if i test positive for the genetic test i dont need the biopsy? i really cannot even think about getting an IV nevermind actually doing it..

I tested positive for the blood test, but seeing as I was getting diagnosed with everything under the sun without proof I made the appointment and went to get the test done. It's not unpleasant but in my case it was not necessary. It proved exactly what the blood test did, I have Celiac Disease.

justme Enthusiast
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does enterolab test for other things and do you need to go back to eating gluten?

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