Blood Work Follow-up

[Mountaineer Josh]

Once I was diagnosed back in 2005, Dr. Fasano from the University of Maryland had me get follow-up blood work every 6 months to make sure I was properly avoiding gluten. Now I've moved a little too far from Baltimore to make the trek for doctor's appointments so I was wondering if I should ask my family doctor to write a prescription to check my antibody counts every six months. Do others do this?

[cruelshoes]

My son and I had our antibodies tested twice in the first year. We now have them checked once a year.

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How often should follow-up testing occur?

New celiacs should receive follow-up testing twice in the first year after their diagnosis. The first appointment should occur three to six months after the diagnosis, and the second should occur after 1 year on the gluten-free diet. After that, a celiac should receive follow-up testing on a yearly basis.

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Follow Up Test #1:

tTG-IgA: This test result should be negative

The numerical value of the test doesn

[Mountaineer Josh]

Thanks! I'm guessing my insurance wouldn't have any issues with this.

[jerseyangel]

Thanks! I'm guessing my insurance wouldn't have any issues with this.

I bet they won't--I had my antibodies checked last summer after 2 years, and my insurance covered it.

[happygirl]

Just wanted to say hi Josh and hope you are doing well

[Mountaineer Josh]

Just wanted to say hi Josh and hope you are doing well

Hi! I'm doing well way out here in Loudoun County! I'm still make my trek to Whole Foods in Fair Oaks though!