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Greetings, all!

I've lurked here for a couple of years, but need some help from the amazing collective expertise that's here.

I got the celiac antibody test from Optimum Health Resource (formerly York Labs), after a long delay (3 weeks from placing the order to getting the test; did not respond to 2 out of 3 phone calls, or my e-mail).

The test results are in question. You're supposed to get pink-to-red colored bands by the T's for a positive; the blue band is a test to be sure you've performed the test correctly. I'm not getting bands at all, but something pink is seeping from one end. (My best frame of reference is those OTC pregnancy test kits that have a control band, and another band that activiates if you're pregnant). But it's pink, all right.

Soooo...if any of you have experience with these kits, I'd really appreciate a reply. I've been keeping a gluten-free home for two years (family member intolerant), but that doesn't mean that I want to have to live a gluten-free life if it's not necessary!

I've tried to attatch a photo of the tests below, but don't know if it'll show up.

Thanks!

Tree

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Greetings, all!

I've lurked here for a couple of years, but need some help from the amazing collective expertise that's here.

I got the celiac antibody test from Optimum Health Resource (formerly York Labs), after a long delay (3 weeks from placing the order to getting the test; did not respond to 2 out of 3 phone calls, or my e-mail).

The test results are in question. You're supposed to get pink-to-red colored bands by the T's for a positive; the blue band is a test to be sure you've performed the test correctly. I'm not getting bands at all, but something pink is seeping from one end. (My best frame of reference is those OTC pregnancy test kits that have a control band, and another band that activiates if you're pregnant). But it's pink, all right.

Soooo...if any of you have experience with these kits, I'd really appreciate a reply. I've been keeping a gluten-free home for two years (family member intolerant), but that doesn't mean that I want to have to live a gluten-free life if it's not necessary!

I've tried to attatch a photo of the tests below, but don't know if it'll show up.

Thanks!

Tree

/Users/jimhayes/Desktop/DSCN1705.webp

Unfortunately, I can't help with the tests. You photo is not working though. Try using a host like Photobucket.com for your photo. You can then link it to your post.

Michelle

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