Hello gang,
2/3 of my sons tested positive on a celiac panel. We are scheduled to see a pediatric GI on August 9th and August 13th for appointments, and on the 17th, we expect to do an endoscope on the boys.
I asked their pediatrician to send me the test results, and would like help in interpreting them:
(first number is actual test, second number is reference range)
Martin:
Transglutaminase IgA Autoantibodies < 4.0 <4.0
Reticulin IgA Autoantibodies <1:10 <1:10
Endomysial IgA Autoantibodies <1:10 <1:10
Giladin IgG Antibodies 27.4 <10.0 ** Abnormal
Giladin IgA Antibodies <5.0 <5.0
Landon:
Transglutaminase IgA Autoantibodies < 4.0 <4.0
Reticulin IgA Autoantibodies <1:10 <1:10
Endomysial IgA Autoantibodies <1:10 <1:10
Giladin IgG Antibodies 24.4 <10.0 ** Abnormal
Giladin IgA Antibodies <5.0 <5.0
I was under the impression that if the Endomysial test came in at a regular value, that the scope will probably be negative?
I had put the boys on Gluten-free for 2 weeks, and Martin *finally* wasn't plagued with diarrhea, and actually GREW 1/2". (My children are triplets, Martin is nearly 8" shorter than his brothers)
Any input that you guys can give me would be really appreciated!