Here are the tests:
anti-endomysial antibody (lgA EMA)
anti-gliadin antibody (lgA & IgG)
tissue transglutaminase (tTG IgA)
and Total IgA

Make sure they are written as above and ask for a copy of the lab results.

The bad news is to get an accurate diagnosis she will have to be consuming
gluten at least a month prior to testing. Without the consumption of gluten
the test will more than likely show negative for CD.

Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: "JENNIE" <neenie103161@...>
To: <glutenfreeinwny@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, June 01, 2005 9:00 PM
Subject: [glutenfreeinwny] a question


i finally found a pediatrician who will run the necessary blood tests
on my 2 yr old. now to my question.... what exactly is the name of the
blood test? i want to make sure he ordered the correct ones.

also should i reintroduce some gluten into her diet a day or 2 before
so we get a "true" answer to the celiac question? she has been eating
gluten free for about 5 months now and i dread having the whole list of
symptoms come back even for a few days. because she has been happier
since her bloating and diahrea went away.

thanks in advance,

jen





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