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Katie M

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My doctor ordered me bloodwork for a celiac comprehensive panel. Everything was in normal range with the exception of igg which was a 9. My results just came in so I will not be talking with my doctor until Monday. Anyone have knowledge of those type of results?


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plumbago Experienced

what were the letters before ttg? And what is the reference range?

Katie M Rookie
Just now, plumbago said:

what were the letters before ttg? And what is the reference range?

Ttg iga was <2. Normal range is 0-3

Ttg igg was 9

Ranges 0-5 negative, 5-9 weak positive, >9 positive 

 

trents Grand Master

"Deamidated gliadin peptide (DGP IgA and IgG): This test can be used to further screen for celiac disease in individuals with IgA deficiency, which affects 2-3% of patients with celiac disease, or people who test negative for tTg or EMA antibodies. IgA deficiency in a patient may be indicative of other diseases that may cause villus atrophy, such as giardiasis, small-bowel bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) or common variable immunodeficiency (CVID).2

While it is very rare, it is possible for someone with celiac disease to have negative antibody test results. If your tests were negative, but you continue to experience symptoms, consult your physician and undergo further medical evaluation." from https://celiac.org/about-celiac-disease/screening-and-diagnosis/screening/

I wonder if you have IGA  deficiency.

 

plumbago Experienced
5 minutes ago, trents said:

"Deamidated gliadin peptide (DGP IgA and IgG): This test can be used to further screen for celiac disease in individuals with IgA deficiency, which affects 2-3% of patients with celiac disease, or people who test negative for tTg or EMA antibodies. IgA deficiency in a patient may be indicative of other diseases that may cause villus atrophy, such as giardiasis, small-bowel bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) or common variable immunodeficiency (CVID).2

While it is very rare, it is possible for someone with celiac disease to have negative antibody test results. If your tests were negative, but you continue to experience symptoms, consult your physician and undergo further medical evaluation." from https://celiac.org/about-celiac-disease/screening-and-diagnosis/screening/

I wonder if you have IGA  deficiency.

 

Her ttg-igg test was positive, weakly positive, but positive.

DJFL77I Experienced

My ttg igg is 7....   which is weak positive range..   it was 18...

either way..   yours is positive...

Scott Adams Grand Master

At this point your doctor may want to do an endoscopy so be sure to keep eating bluten daily until all testing is finished.


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