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Is it possible to have positive IGA antibody but negative gene tests

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carollin Newbie
carollin
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Are there any explanations to have positive ttg IGA antibody (6 U/ML) and at the same time, negative gene test (DQ2 and DQ8 both negative)? My son just got such test results. His doctor also said the results are confusing.

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Hi!

I am sorry that your son is ill.  

An elevated (slightly) TTG IgA can be attributed to other illnesses.  Have those been ruled out?

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I have not researched genes, but some of our members have an unusual variant. 

Consider asking your doctor to run a complete celiac panel (EMA and DGP). How old is your son?   

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