Re: how to test a celiac's baby for potential CD?

[Guest guest]

Thank you to all who replied to my earlier posting asking about how to test my 8

month old for " the gene " . One further question: has anyone had this test run

via LabCorp? They are the only lab that my insurance will cover, so I wondered

if they are viable? Or should I pay out of pocket for one of the places Pam

listed?

Thanks again!

-laura

[Guest guest]

My understanding is that there are multiple genes that play a part. I have some of them and my 4 year old has more of them than I do. The enterolab gene panel only requires a saliva swab (just like on CSI!), and not a blood test.

You might find this helpful:https://www.enterolab.com/StaticPages/Frame_TestToOrder.htm#Genetic_testing-Luther

On Tue, Jun 30, 2009 at 12:05 PM, lauracgadd <lauracgadd@...> wrote:

Hi gang - I know this has been discussed on here over the years, but I'm not able to find the answer by searching the old postings. Can someone refresh my memory? Basically, I have Celiac Disease, and I have an 8.5 month old baby. I have been GF for 5 years, and have kept the baby GF thus far (my breastmilk is GF and making sure the commercial baby foods I feed her are GF). In a couple days, our pediatrician will do a blood test for iron and lead, and we have talked about her also requesting tests for CD. I know that the usual ELISA/IgG and IgA tests won't work since she's not being exposed to gluten, but I'm interested in seeing if she has " the gene " . Can someone please tell me exactly what test we're supposed to ask for (even a recommended lab??), and any other info about it? I read somewhere that 35% of the population may have the gene though it appears that 1 in 133 actually have CD...? Any other advice? Should I pay for it out of pocket so it won't be on her medical record in case it could ruin her insurability?

Thanks!

-laura

[Guest guest]

I have heard of another test that was developed by the wife of the founder of

Google. It is called 23andMe. The cost used to be over a thousand dollars, but

now it is at $400.00. Time magazine did a piece on as one of the best inventions

last year. They only need a saliva swab, mail it in and get the results. The

website will have more info for you also.

Eden

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> > Hi gang - I know this has been discussed on here over the years, but I'm

> > not able to find the answer by searching the old postings. Can someone

> > refresh my memory? Basically, I have Celiac Disease, and I have an 8.5 month

> > old baby. I have been GF for 5 years, and have kept the baby GF thus far (my

> > breastmilk is GF and making sure the commercial baby foods I feed her are

> > GF). In a couple days, our pediatrician will do a blood test for iron and

> > lead, and we have talked about her also requesting tests for CD. I know that

> > the usual ELISA/IgG and IgA tests won't work since she's not being exposed

> > to gluten, but I'm interested in seeing if she has " the gene " . Can someone

> > please tell me exactly what test we're supposed to ask for (even a

> > recommended lab??), and any other info about it? I read somewhere that 35%

> > of the population may have the gene though it appears that 1 in 133 actually

> > have CD...? Any other advice? Should I pay for it out of pocket so it won't

> > be on her medical record in case it could ruin her insurability?

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> > Thanks!

> > -laura

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