AudreyT

From what I understand(I'm very new to this, mind you), enterolab is an independant lab that you can send a stool sample to, and be tested pretty definitively for celiac. The IgA, IgC and tTG tests are measuring antibodies to wheat in your bloodstream. I am not sure you can get a test like that if you are not consuming any of those things. I know...

I can't help with this, I am new here and just waiting on my tests results as well, but just wanted to wish you luck in getting a clearer picture!

Thank you so much. Now I can be sure that I am getting the right tests. Thanks again!

Thanks to each of you for your responses. Is there a type of blood test I should be asking for specifically? Or is there only one that needs to be done?

Hello. My name is Audrey and I am new to the board. I recently suffered a 25 day bout of diarrhea...and my Doc suspects Celiac Disease. I am scheduling the intital blood test(s). But I wanted to know if a biopsy is really necessary. I am nervous about the procedure, and also just having concerns about finding the time, etc. However, my health comes...