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I am celiac and spent quite some effort convincing my 2 brothers to get
tested for celiac disease. (I recognised some sypmtoms that I had in both)
The results were negative for both of them despite contradictory
telephone discussions before everything was put in writing.
 
I would like to quote from the letter
sent regarding one of my brothers and get the
list's opinion on the thoroughness of the testing. I refer specifically
to blood tests. Was the testing complete ? Anything missing ? I really
would appreciate your opinions ..
 
"routine bloods showed Haemoglobin 14.1 g with normal MCV, platelet and
white cell count. Biochemical profile normal. Serum iron 34 umols with an
iron binding capacity of 46. Gliadin antibodies negative. HLA antigens :
A2, A29, B7, B44."
 
The other brother had the same HLA string but a comment was added
"He does not have the HLA A1, B8 combination usually found in Irish celiacs".
 
What is the significance of the HLA comment? (We are Irish by the way).
 
Unfortunately, I do not have my own test results to compare with - but have
requested them.
 
I would welcome all comments, to my userid.
 
Best Regards .. Margaret in Hong Kong