Preparation for the Test
 

Hi. I will have IGg/IGa Gliadin Antibodies and Tissue Transglutaminase Antibodies, is/are there any special preparation/s before the test?

Will appreciate feedback.

Thank you.

Mary

I need clarifications on the preparation for the test because when I asked my neurologist about the preperation - he said nothing. Its like thyroid test that I could come in anytime of the day with no preparation. But, when I read the Gluten File, preparation should include eating gluten for weeks prior to the test. Or does this preperation refer to only the biopsy and not to the bloodwork? :confused:

I would appreciate clarification on this.....

Thank you.

All I know is that you have to be eating Gluten normally like you would be every day.

I don't think fasting is necessary. You could call the lab to make sure.

It sure is not confidence inspiring, when Doctors don't know the answers to questions like this! :rolleyes:

Well, you can say that again. When the same neurologist called to adverse that my skin biopsy is normal and I don't have peripheral neuropathy, my question was where do we go from here he simply said "lets wait and observe ". I think doctors should learn some basic human relations course. :)

The lab doesn't give out instruction. They would refer you to your requesting doctor. This happened to me 3x already.

Thank you so much. :hug: