Jump to content

  • You are not alone. Join Celiac.com for trusted gluten-free answers and forum support.



  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A1):
    Celiac.com Sponsor (A1-M):

Tissue Transglutaminase (ttg)

Emme999

Recommended Posts

Emme999 Enthusiast
Emme999
Posted

Well, my dad was finally tested for celiac disease - which I *really* thought he had, because of his many problems that seem to correlate. But - his tTG score was only 3. So.. this led me to wonder what mine was!

My score was 23.4 - does anyone know about the "normal" range? My dad's doctor said normal range was anything below 19, but then my doctor told me that normal range was anything below 7. All I know for sure is that mine seems high.

If you know your score, please share :) I'm interested!

And what does it mean if your score is "really" high versus "kinda" high anyway?

Please let me know if you know :)

Thanks!

- Michelle :wub:

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

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8-M):


KaitiUSA Enthusiast
KaitiUSA
Posted

Different labs vary with the ranges of normal.

My lab said anything below a 4 was normal...I had a 10

nikki-uk Enthusiast
nikki-uk
Posted

My husband's ttg was 12 which was classed at borderline(biopsy positve though)

My son's recent results are7 which again are classed as borderline-but docs are now checking his ferratin levels looking for more signs.

The number scored therefore can vary enormously.Would your Dad consider doing a trial gluten-free period to see if he has a positive response?

Carriefaith Enthusiast
Carriefaith
Posted

Mine was high, like 20 or 30 something, I don't really remember the exact number though. I believe the normal in my lab was 7.

SueC Explorer
SueC
Posted

MIne was 187!! The normal range for my lab is 0-19.

Does anyone else have a level that high?

Sue.

bklyn Enthusiast
bklyn
Posted

Yup, mine was 194.

SueC Explorer
SueC
Posted

Hi Kathy,

Did your levels go down? If so how long did it take?

Sue

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

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8-M):


lovegrov Collaborator
lovegrov
Posted

Mine was 177 with anything above 19 positive. It was normal 14 months later but probably was actually down before that.

richard

bklyn Enthusiast
bklyn
Posted

I was at 5 after about six months.

skbird Contributor
skbird
Posted

Michelle - was that the only test your dad had, or did he have others?

Stephanie

Sharon C. Explorer
Sharon C.
Posted

Hi-

My son is going back for a follow up after being diagnosed last October with Celiac. They are testing him with this same test. They are not doing a Gliadin/IgG-IgA. Just a tTG, and also thyroid function and also CBC/platlet. Is this a normal way to check to see if levels have gone down?

Also, when my son was diagnosed, I asked my doctor to screen me. He had NEVER screened anyone for gluten intolerance before. He sent me for the Gliadin IgG-IgA test but NOT the tTG. He said it "seemed" like I was negative. Is this the proper way to screen someone?

nikki-uk Enthusiast
nikki-uk
Posted

Hi Sharon-the ttg is specific to coeliac disease,and you should have had it with the other tests.Without the ttg,your levels of iGg/igA would not really mean much(other than high levels would mean all is not well in your body).

However for your son,just testing his tTg levels is a normal way in diagnosed coeliac to see if his antibodies to gluten are going down now he's gluten-free.

Hope that helps.

Archived

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

Go to topic listing

  • Get Celiac.com Updates:
    Support Celiac.com:
    Donate
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A17):
    Celiac.com Sponsor (A17):



    Celiac.com Sponsors (A17-M):



  • Recent Activity

    1. cristiana
      - cristiana replied to HelloFlowersGoodbyeFlour's topic in Related Issues & Disorders
      6

      Anyone else get a lot of upper respiratory infections?

      Definitely worth speaking to your gastroenterologist about this. My own told me that by using Gaviscon a barrier forms over the contents of the stomach and stops gas and acid irritating the throat. In fact, he said to me that because I found relief using Gaviscon that was a very clear indicator that reflux was the cause of that particular issue. A wedge...
    2. HelloFlowersGoodbyeFlour
      - HelloFlowersGoodbyeFlour replied to HelloFlowersGoodbyeFlour's topic in Related Issues & Disorders
      6

      Anyone else get a lot of upper respiratory infections?

      I did get the pneumonia vaccine about 4 years ago. I had this amazing allergist who did all those vitamin deficiencies test and told to get that vaccine. Unfortunately she retired. I haven’t been to an allergist in a few years, I’m not sure what my levels are now. I did have a pulmonologist who wasn’t concern and said I seemed fine to him that I was young...
    3. HelloFlowersGoodbyeFlour
      - HelloFlowersGoodbyeFlour replied to HelloFlowersGoodbyeFlour's topic in Related Issues & Disorders
      6

      Anyone else get a lot of upper respiratory infections?

      Yes I do have acid reflux. I’m not on anything for it at the moment. I sometimes wonder if that’s what it could be because I get heart burn every night. I may revisit my gastrointestinal doctor again. Thanks for the reply
    4. cristiana
      - cristiana replied to HelloFlowersGoodbyeFlour's topic in Related Issues & Disorders
      6

      Anyone else get a lot of upper respiratory infections?

      Hi @HelloFlowersGoodbyeFlour I wonder if you suffer from reflux, as if you do, you may find it could also be irritating your airways. I shall explain: I have to use a blue inhaler from time to time, and it seems to be related to reflux. Never had any trouble before my coeliac diagnosis, the reflux seemed to be something that developed following...
    5. trents
      - trents replied to HelloFlowersGoodbyeFlour's topic in Related Issues & Disorders
      6

      Anyone else get a lot of upper respiratory infections?

      Since initially getting your D checked a few years ago, has it since rebounded to normal levels? Sounds like at some point you got it checked again.
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A19):

  • Member Statistics

    • Total Members
      134,125
    • Most Online (within 30 mins)
      10,442
    psasso76
    Newest Member
    psasso76
    Joined
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A20):
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A22):

  • Forum Statistics

    • Total Topics
      121.7k
    • Total Posts
      1m
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A21):

  • Who's Online (See full list)

  • Upcoming Events

  • Posts

    • cristiana
      Anyone else get a lot of upper respiratory infections?

      By cristiana · Posted

      Definitely worth speaking to your gastroenterologist about this. My own told me that by using Gaviscon a barrier forms over the contents of the stomach and stops gas and acid irritating the throat.  In fact, he said to me that because I found relief using Gaviscon that was a very clear indicator that reflux was the cause of that particular issue.   A wedge pillow will really help with this - or raising the top bed legs with bricks.
    • HelloFlowersGoodbyeFlour
      Anyone else get a lot of upper respiratory infections?

      By HelloFlowersGoodbyeFlour · Posted

      I did get the pneumonia vaccine about 4 years ago. I had this amazing allergist who did all those vitamin deficiencies test and told to get that vaccine. Unfortunately she retired.  I haven’t been to an allergist in a few years,  I’m not sure what my levels are now. I did have a pulmonologist who wasn’t concern and said I seemed fine to him that I was young etc. But yes I think I should at the very least get a different opinion. Thank you for your reply 
    • HelloFlowersGoodbyeFlour
      Anyone else get a lot of upper respiratory infections?

      By HelloFlowersGoodbyeFlour · Posted

      Yes I do have acid reflux. I’m not on anything for it at the moment. I sometimes wonder if that’s what it could be because I get heart burn every night. I may revisit my gastrointestinal doctor again. Thanks for the reply  
    • cristiana
      Anyone else get a lot of upper respiratory infections?

      By cristiana · Posted

      Hi @HelloFlowersGoodbyeFlour I wonder if you suffer from reflux, as if you do, you may find it could also be irritating your airways.  I shall explain: I have to use a blue inhaler from time to time, and it seems to be related to reflux.  Never had any trouble before my coeliac diagnosis, the reflux seemed to be something that developed following a holiday to France in 2019, where I had been exposed to gluten.    The reflux continued into the autumn and winter, my throat itched to begin with, particularly after meals, but it then that feeling of irritation seemed to spread to my lungs.  I even found it difficult to breathe on occasion. What stopped it in its tracks was using a wedge pillow at night, following a reflux diet (you can find them online), not eating 2-4 hours before bed and also having a dose of Gaviscon Advanced at night, which forms a barrier so that acid/food can't go back up your esophagus.  The throat irritation faded, and then I found it easier to breathe again. Just mentioning in case it could be a contributing factor.
    • trents
      Anyone else get a lot of upper respiratory infections?

      By trents · Posted

      Since initially getting your D checked a few years ago, has it since rebounded to normal levels? Sounds like at some point you got it checked again.
×
×
  • Create New...