Jump to content

  • Welcome to Celiac.com!

    You have found your celiac tribe! Join us and ask questions in our forum, share your story, and connect with others.



  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A1):

    Celiac.com Sponsor (A1-M):

  • Get Celiac.com Updates:
    Support Our Content
    eNewsletter
    Donate

Blood Test Results

dmcbrain

Recommended Posts

dmcbrain Newbie
dmcbrain
Posted

I was told that I definitely have celiac according to the blood test result #'s below:

ttg iga: >100

iga: 625

endomysial IGA antibody: 1:2280

My doc told me that the last one was EXTREMELY high, and due to this, she saw no reason to pursue an endoscopy.

So...I guess I go gluten free now.

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):
Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8-M):


Mother of Jibril Enthusiast
Mother of Jibril
Posted

Once you're diagnosed with celiac disease it's forever... even if you stop making antibodies, your body will always remember how.

I know it's a shock and a huge lifestyle change, but your life depends on it! The good news is that you've found an excellent place to get some support.

Welcome to the group :)

happygirl Collaborator
happygirl
Posted

That is pretty high! All doctors have different perspectives on the biopsy, but the tTG and EMA are pretty sensitive/specific for Celiac.

Do you need some info for getting started?

Welcome to the board.

dmcbrain Newbie
dmcbrain
Posted
  • Author

I was just wondering if this was truly a high number.

The doc said that it was the highest she had ever seen.

Any idea what kind of #'s most people diagnosed get?

curiousgeorge Rookie
curiousgeorge
Posted

My TTG was 74. I also had the gliadin Iga and IgG done. They were 17 and 56 respectively.

dmcbrain Newbie
dmcbrain
Posted
  • Author

I guess mine is quite high then.

Is the gliadin IGA the same as the endomysial IGA antibody? If so, then yours is 1:17?

happygirl Collaborator
happygirl
Posted

DMC -

These are the four main, separate Celiac tests: AGA IgA, AGA IgG, tTG IgA, and EMA IgA.

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):
Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8-M):


dmcbrain Newbie
dmcbrain
Posted
  • Author

According to the gastro specialist I went to, the endomysial IGA antibody titer is the main one they look at for a definitive celiac diagnosis.

A normal is <1:5

happygirl Collaborator
happygirl
Posted

He's right - the tTG and EMA, esp both being positive, are highly specific/sensitive for Celiac.

dmcbrain Newbie
dmcbrain
Posted
  • Author

So...I'm figuring my 1:2280 is very, very high compared to the other post here.

curiousgeorge Rookie
curiousgeorge
Posted

No I did not have the EMA. My antigliadin IgA at 17 is a completely different test.

the EMA and the TTG are both the autoimmune component, the measure of your body attacking itself. The antigliadin IgA and IgG are antibodies your body makes toward wheat. From what you posted, you didn't have either of these tests.

The IgA test you have at 625 is your total IgA count which has nothing specific at all to do with celiac. It just tells them that the EMA and the TTG tests are valid.

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Go to topic listing
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A19):


  • Member Statistics

    • Total Members
      132,039
    • Most Online (within 30 mins)
      7,748
    Briannas01
    Newest Member
    Briannas01
    Joined
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A20):

  • Forum Statistics

    • Total Topics
      121.5k
    • Total Posts
      1m
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A22):



  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A21):


  • Upcoming Events

  • Posts

    • Scott Adams
      Celiac getting dentures

      By Scott Adams · Posted

      This is an older article, but may be helpful.  
    • gfmom06
      Celiac getting dentures

      By gfmom06 · Posted

      I have had orthodontic work done. The 3M invisalign material was no problem. BUT my retainers are another matter. They seemed okay for a few months. Now, however, they cause a burning sensation on my tongue, gums and insides of my lips. The burning sensation is now spreading to my throat. I notice it when I breathe. This is annoying and interferes with my enjoyment of eating. I am visiting with my provider tomorrow. We'll see where this goes from here.
    • Beverage
      Is this celiac?

      By Beverage · Posted

      Exactly which blood tests were done? There are a few different ones and some docs don't do them all. Also, your results and reference ranges for each?
    • Jmartes71
      Fighting for a name

      By Jmartes71 · Posted

      Thankyou so much for your words.Its a hard battle when a supposed well known hospital whose celiac " specialist " has down played me because my colon looks fine and put it in my medical and so pcp doesn't take seriously. In their eyes we all carry that gene.Im having alot of bad days trying to be positive because of it.
    • Scott Adams
      Celiac getting dentures

      By Scott Adams · Posted

      Your experience is both shocking and critically important for the community to hear, underscoring the terrifying reality that cross-contamination can extend into the most unexpected and invasive medical devices. It is absolutely devastating that you had to endure six months of sickness and ultimately sustain permanent vision loss because a doctor dismissed your legitimate, life-altering condition. Your relentless research and advocacy, from discovering the gluten in MMA acrylic to finding a compassionate prosthodontist, is a testament to your strength in a system that often fails celiac patients. While the scientific and medical consensus is that gluten cannot be absorbed through the skin or eyes (as the molecules are too large to pass through these barriers), your story highlights a terrifying gray area: what about a substance *permanently implanted inside the body*, where it could potentially shed microparticles or cause a localized immune reaction? Your powerful warning about acrylic lenses and the drastic difference with the silicone alternative is invaluable information. Thank you for sharing your harrowing journey and the specific, severe neurological symptoms you endure; it is a stark reminder that celiac is a systemic disease, and your advocacy is undoubtedly saving others from similar trauma.
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

NOTICE: This site places This site places cookies on your device (Cookie settings). on your device. Continued use is acceptance of our Terms of Use, and Privacy Policy.