Re: what is this test for?

[Guest guest]

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> I recently had several tests run and one that I am not sure of is

> Tissue Transglutaminase IgA AI. If someone can tell me a website I

> can go to to find out OR if someone knows what it is, I would be

> grateful.

See if these help Venezia

http://www.gdx.uk.net/files/profile_assets/further_information/Coeliac_

1Pager%20UK.pdf

http://www.gdx.uk.net/files/profile_assets/further_information/Coeliac_

1Pager%20UK.pdf

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[Guest guest]

There seem to be a load of websites if you google it. It appears to be

a test for indicators of coeliac disease. However I've recently had a

negative test for this but the consultant has referrred me for a

gastroscopy to make sure as a negative test isn't always accurate

apparently.

>

> I recently had several tests run and one that I am not sure of is

> Tissue Transglutaminase IgA AI. If someone can tell me a website I

> can go to to find out OR if someone knows what it is, I would be

> grateful. I think it is to test for wheat/gluten. My results came

> back 1 with a range of -<20. When I did the 24hr saliva test it came

> back saying I had a moderate intolerance to wheat and gluten. THis is

> saying something different and I know I cannot tolerate wheat. I will

> get hives, headaches or swelling anytime I have it. My doctor is

> saying I don't have a problem. THis was a blood test. A couple of

> years ago I went to an allergist and the scratch test didn't show

> anything either. What good are these tests. What does one have to do

> to convince these darn doctors. It is SO frustrating!

>

> Venizia

>

[Guest guest]

Thank you . I suspect my test was not correct because of my

symptoms every time I have wheat.

Venizia

> There seem to be a load of websites if you google it. It appears to be a test

for indicators of coeliac disease. However I've recently had

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