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my question was:
I have been on the gluten free diet for over two years now, I am seeing my
doctor on Friday, I wanted to ask him to check out my blood to see if I am
doing a good job of keeping gluten out of my system. What are the blood
tests that can tell you if you are ingesting hidden gluten?
Thanks.
Pat
Virginia

I do have symptoms, however I am very careful, and I dont eat out. I have a
lot going on with my health, maybe it isnt all gluten, just wanted to check.
Here is the information I have received so far:
Thanks for the replies, I will send more as I receive them.
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Just went through the same thing (gluten free since 2/02).

I asked her to order an anti-gliadin IGA and anti-gliadin IGG, as well as
an anti tissue

transglutaminase. From what I understand, the preferred test
for monitoring gluten free status is the last (anti-ttg). I was happy that
all of my antibodies were negative. It makes all the extra effort worth it,
no less the importance of feeling better.

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Your dr should know -- they call it a titer, which you probably already
know.

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The best test right now is the tTg test.  The standard for the tTg is
0-19 meaning that within those numbers shows a negative celiac test or a
good adherance to the gf diet.
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