Enterolab Results

[Di loves pasta :(]

Hello

I am new to this and would love it if anyone can help. Yesterday I got my test results from EnteroLab and was shown to have Fecal Antigliadin IgA 42 (Normal Range <10)

Fecal Antitissue Transglutaminase IgA 31 Units (Normal Range <10)

Quantitative Microscopic Fecal Fat Score 351 Units

These all point to celiac disease correct? I didn't bother getting the gene test since I figured if the results were positive, I would have the gene. Is that correct?

I made an appt with a GI in my area to get a biopsy of the small intestine, but of course they told me the first appointment is a consultation, even though I told them I did the stool sample on my own and cut out the "middle man"

The reason for doing this is that I do not like doctors, for years I knew there was something wrong with me and it took me researching my symptoms and almost losing my mind, to get to an endo and get diagnosed with thyroid and polycystic ovarian disease. I have suffered from ADD and IBS symptoms all my life, but just thought that was normal. Now I see that there is something the matter with me and am just looking for help to see what to do next.

If these test results are positive, is there a good chance that I will have the full blown celiac disease? Should I get my vitamin/mineral levels checked also?

THanks everyone

Diana

[Nancym]

Enterolab doesn't diagnose celiac disease, they diagnose gluten intolerance. Lots of us don't have celiac diagnoses for various reasons but go gluten-free because we *know* how much better we feel without it. You're unlikely to get any GI doctor to acknowledge the Enterolab test because he hasn't published and the "gold standard" is blood tests and biopsy.

If you're interested in getting the full diagnosis then don't go off gluten until all the testing is done. But be aware that there's a lot of false negatives. I'd recommend anyone try the diet whatever the test results show.

[lovetocook]

  Nancym said:

Enterolab doesn't diagnose celiac disease, they diagnose gluten intolerance. Lots of us don't have celiac diagnoses for various reasons but go gluten-free because we *know* how much better we feel without it. You're unlikely to get any GI doctor to acknowledge the Enterolab test because he hasn't published and the "gold standard" is blood tests and biopsy.

If you're interested in getting the full diagnosis then don't go off gluten until all the testing is done. But be aware that there's a lot of false negatives. I'd recommend anyone try the diet whatever the test results show.

I would think the people at Enterolab could help you interpret the results? I haven't been diagnosed either because I don't trust doctors, but I went gluten free and it's not hard and I feel so much better.