Gene Test

[lmg]

i had the gene test done a while ago in response to low iron and digestive issues.

my docter told me i was heterozygous.

my iron levels have recently dropped alot and i pulled out my old test results, and it looks like i have been tested for the haemochromatosis gene. and that i was heterozygous for C282Y?? after googleing this gene is seems definate to be a haemochromatosis gene and has nothing to do with celiac??

has my docter effed up, and ripped me off 70 bucks for the gene test?

[ravenwoodglass]

I don't think your doctor ripped you off. There is a lot not yet understood about genetics and especially about celiac and the genes. One gene can be associated with more than one disorder also.

Also if you are anemic I think it is unlikely that you have Haemochromatosis as that causes an excess of iron not a deficit.

You may want to talk to your doctor again and see what he says about the findings. Perhaps that could clear up your questions.

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"Haemochromatosis is a genetic condition which can cause the body to accumulate excess iron. Iron is vital to the efficient functioning of the body but excess iron can damage vital organs (eg the liver, the heart and kidneys)."

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"What is iron overload disease?

Iron is an essential mineral for normal functioning of the body, but it can also be toxic in excessive quantities. Iron overload disease, or haemochromatosis, is a disorder in which the body is unable to regulate iron absorption, with the result that excess iron accumulates in the body."

[Skylark]

As Raven says, he was not testing you for celiac. He was testing for hemochromatosis. There is no accurate celiac gene test. The proper diagnostic tests are tests for celiac antibodies in the blood and a biopsy.