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Ok thanks 😊

Thanks that’s helpful advice. I will see how to get that test. M

Ok thank you, makes sense. M

Sorry I understand what you’re saying. In fact his test was IgA deficient so I’m assuming it’s even more likely to add weight to his 2 positive tests. Overall I think this was why I thought it might not be necessary to do biopsy & just go straight to gluten free. The sooner the better as I’m worried about the months of waiting.

Hi Scott, Thanks for your reply. I’m mulling over the IGA deficiency because that has been flagged. What other tests would they need to do? Would those tests affect the outcome of the positive tests? My understanding from reading above is that it’s more relevant to a false-negative. Thanks 😊

Great thank you, that’s good to know. I’m finding all this quite overwhelming. The doctor has just made a referral but I don’t know if the endoscopy will be done on that first appointment? I’m thinking they will just review stuff and then make appointment for endoscopy. So even more time. Will certainly try to check a few of these things with the doctor....

Thanks, looks like advice is to wait. We may experiment with some gluten-free foods to replace favourites so it’s not a terrible overnight shock though.

Thanks 😊 yes in UK. I’ve looked at private but it’s way beyond my means. If I somehow managed it (v unlikely) would we still get all that help from NHS afterwards? These results look positive- I’m just wondering if endoscopy necessary? He’s had a beyond horrible year. Just thinking out loud.

Tissue Transglutaminase IGA range 0-10.9, 7-10u/ml = borderline >10u/ml = positive Result was 11 u/ml IGA normal range (0.80. -2.80) Result was 0.67 g/l Endomysial antibody IGA level Result was positive. So I’m thinking this all seems clear-cut. This is for my 16 year old. Posting with permission. Is there a...