Please Explain Blood Test Results

[coltoot]

I would really appreciate any input on my blood test results. Doctor said they are negative, but I'd like to understand what all this means.

Tissue Trans. <3 (5-8)

Immuno. A 177 (81-463)

Gliadin Antibody <3 (11-17)

Endomysial AB Screen negative

IGA <3 (11-17)

IGG <3 (11-17)

Is it possible I could still have celiac with results like this? (I was eating gluten before the test.) I'm currently waiting for a gene test. What do you think? Is it worth going in for the gene test?

Thank you!

[ravenwoodglass]

I would really appreciate any input on my blood test results. Doctor said they are negative, but I'd like to understand what all this means.

Tissue Trans. <3 (5-8)

Immuno. A 177 (81-463)

Gliadin Antibody <3 (11-17)

Endomysial AB Screen negative

IGA <3 (11-17)

IGG <3 (11-17)

Is it possible I could still have celiac with results like this? (I was eating gluten before the test.) I'm currently waiting for a gene test. What do you think? Is it worth going in for the gene test?

Thank you!

You could go for the gene test, but be aware that in the US they only check for 2 of the genes usually. There have been 7 more discovered recently but most places don't test for them. If you happen to carry an celiac gene that is not DQ2 or DQ8 you may be told the test was negative. Blood tests can have false negatives and at times the best test is a good strict trial of the diet.

[coltoot]

Thank you very much for your help!! Have a good day.