Gluten Sensitivity IgE Diagnostic Panel

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Also known as: Gluten f79 IgE

Gluten (F79) IgE

Also known as: Immunoglobulin E

Immunoglobulin E

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The Gluten Sensitivity IgE Diagnostic Panel panel contains 2 tests with 2 biomarkers.

The Gluten Sensitivity IgE Diagnostic Panel is a simple test designed to help find out if you might be allergic to gluten, which is a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye.

This panel includes two specific tests:

  1. Gluten (f79) IgE

    • What it does: This test looks for a specific type of antibody called IgE that reacts to gluten. When your body thinks a substance like gluten is harmful, it creates IgE antibodies.
    • How it helps you: If this test shows you have a lot of IgE antibodies against gluten, it means your body may be reacting to gluten as if it's a harmful substance. This can help your doctor understand if you're allergic to gluten, which can cause symptoms like stomach pain, diarrhea, rash, or even difficulty breathing right after eating foods with gluten.

  2. IgE

    • What it does: This test measures the total amount of IgE antibodies in your blood.
    • How it helps you: By knowing the overall level of IgE antibodies, doctors can get a better idea of whether you have allergies in general, not just to gluten but to other things like pollen, pet dander, or certain foods. This helps in understanding your allergic responses better and planning the right treatment.

Understanding the Results of Gluten F79 IgE and Total IgE Tests

When you take the Gluten F79 IgE and Total IgE tests, here are some possible outcomes and what they might mean:

  1. Both Tests Show Elevated Levels:

    • What it means: If both tests show high levels, it's a strong sign that you might be allergic to gluten. The high level in the Gluten F79 IgE test tells us that your body is reacting specifically to gluten.
    • What to do: This result confirms a gluten allergy. You’ll likely need to change your diet to avoid gluten and may need more tests to check for other allergies.

  2. Elevated Gluten F79 IgE, Normal Total IgE:

    • What it means: A high Gluten F79 IgE level with a normal Total IgE level usually still points to a gluten allergy. However, it suggests that your allergy is only to gluten and not to a bunch of other things.
    • What to do: This confirms that you are allergic to gluten. You might need to watch your health and change your diet to avoid gluten.

  3. Normal Gluten F79 IgE, Elevated Total IgE:

    • What it means: Normal Gluten F79 IgE but high Total IgE means you might not be allergic to gluten, but you could be allergic to something else.
    • What to do: You might need more tests to find out what else could be causing your allergy symptoms.

  4. Both Tests Show Normal Levels:

    • What it means: If both tests are normal, it's unlikely you are allergic to gluten. Your symptoms might be due to something else, like gluten intolerance or a different health issue.
    • What to do: This result suggests that your symptoms aren’t due to an allergy. You might need to look at other causes like gluten sensitivity or another digestive issue.

These tests are helpful in figuring out if gluten is causing your problems and can guide you on what steps to take next for your health.

 

The Gluten Sensitivity IgE Diagnostic Panel is great for finding out if you might have an allergy to gluten.

Knowing this can help you and your doctor make decisions about changing your diet to avoid gluten, which might improve symptoms you're having.

This test can be a key step towards feeling better if gluten is causing you trouble.

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