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Yes the HLA-DQ typing is the genetic test. Supposedly there's two genes that are associated with Celiac's. If you don't have these genes then it's very unlikely that you will get Celiacs (that's what I've been told anyway). I've found the whole diagnosis very frustrating. It's almost like no one knows or there are so many variables as to whether you could...

Hi Meggie, I was in a similar predicament to you about 6 weeks ago. I was experiencing stomach cramps, flatulence, tiredness, sluggishness so I went to see my GP. She sent me to get a Celiac Panel blood test. All tests came back negative except for the Anti-tissue Transglutaminase IgA (anti-tTg IgA) which was 66 u/ml so this was a high reading and is...

Well by the sound of that it seems very accurate. The only problem I had with the test is I couldn't fill the capillary tube with enough blood so I'm not sure if this affected the results.

Hi there Has anyone tried this test at home? I did and my result was negative but my blood tests were positive for anti tissue transglutimanase however the drs thought my blood test may have been a false positive so I've had another blood blood test last week and I'm still waiting on my results.... the wait was too long for me so I tried the at home kit...

Hi Nora, I got some of my blood tests back yesterday, the full blood count were all in the normal range so now I'm just waiting on my second round of anti tissue transglutaminase results. Hopefully they should be back later this week along with my genetic blood tests. Just a frustrating waiting game now....

Mom2Boys - you are very lucky indeed to have found the dr that you have. I have just spoken with my mother as I know she has had problems with her thyroid over the last 5 years and she advised me she has had her thyroid gland removed as she had goiter. This has also been related to celiac disease. I told my mum that she should probably be tested but she...

Hi there I live in Australia and the lab is located in Brisbane. Suzy

Hi Lisa, Thank you so much for sharing your story with me. I honestly believe I have celiac disease but it's upsetting that I can't a medical diagnosis and the system has failed me. I've decided that I will go gluten free and see how I feel after this which I'm sure I will feel better. All the symptoms you have described above I continue to have. ...

Hi Gemini I went back and got extra blood work done on Thursday including the genetic tests so hopefully these will be back next Tuesday. Fingers crossed they provide some answers! My Gastro Dr also mentioned that the problem maybe lower down so I might need a colonoscopy. Will a colonscopy also show celiac disease? I thought only the endoscopy could...

Thank you for your replies. I will let you know how I go next week with my results. Thank you also for the links - they are very interesting. Have a good weekend

Both my Dr and I were very surprised when the biopsies came back normal? Anyway he has ordered another set of blood tests so hopefully I'll get these early next week. They are the genetic tests and also a full blood test, thyroid and diabetes. I also have outbreaks of a type of dermatitis but I'm not sure if it's DH. How is DH tested? Anyway I...

Hi there Here are my first blood test results: Anti Gliadin IgA <5U/ml (0-19) Anti Gliadin IgG <5U/ml (0-19) Anti Tissue Transglutaminase IgA 66 U/ml (0-11) Endomysial IgA (Screen 1:10): Negative Supplementary Anti Tissue Transglutaminase assay: Negative What does all this mean? I have since had an Upper Endoscopy with showed normal...

Help! Well my dr has called me today to advise that the biopsies have come back normal (5 taken). He said scientifically I don't have celiac disease but all my symptoms point to it including a high reading for Ttg transglutaminase. He has sent me for another set of blood tests to test my levels again plus thyroid, diabetes and a full blood count. I...

Thank you I shall try googling and see what comes up. I was talking to my husband last night about my symptoms etc and he said even though my endoscopy visually didn't show any problems, I've only had more severe symptoms for the last 2 months really so maybe it's not long enough to see any damage? And thinking back I didn't really eat alot of gluten before...

I agree with you but why then does the doctor recommend a biopsy?? I just feel like this diagnosis is taking so long. It's on my mind everyday and I'm struggling with the whole waiting thing! Anyway thank you so much for taking the time to reply to me. Kind regards, Sue