tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31945578.post6690485583287758140..comments2024-03-09T01:30:23.329-05:00Comments on Gluten Free Blog: Celiac Gene Test Curiosity for Gluten-SensitivityMike Eberharthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16410014970702142362noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31945578.post-39535978312830412162012-09-12T15:23:43.131-04:002012-09-12T15:23:43.131-04:00I personally have not had this test performed, Ano...I personally have not had this test performed, Anonymous. Sorry I can't add my own first-hand experience to the mix. I already know for sure I have the condition, as do quite a few relatives, so I assume the genetic marker(s) would show; perhaps someday I will get this test just to see if my DNA lines up with these genetic-tests as I expect it does.Mike Eberharthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16410014970702142362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31945578.post-65016239833866294212012-09-12T15:15:19.963-04:002012-09-12T15:15:19.963-04:00Hey! Great blog :)
Just wondering if you got to t...Hey! Great blog :)<br /><br />Just wondering if you got to trying the saliva test and what your results were? I'm thinking of doing the test but don't know which company to buy from!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31945578.post-23382019967428135242011-06-06T18:00:50.240-04:002011-06-06T18:00:50.240-04:00So, what percentage of people that have the gene m...So, what percentage of people that have the gene markers indicating a possible reactivity to gluten are in fact reactive? Our naturopath used the wording that if you have the markers, you have a "high likelihood" of developing gluten sensitivity and/or celiac?Anonymoushttp://vickieannenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31945578.post-64861031620962813452011-05-25T10:27:59.758-04:002011-05-25T10:27:59.758-04:0040% of the US population carry these genes so they...40% of the US population carry these genes so they are not an indication of Celiac disease. If you don't have them you cannot develop Celaic disease. It's like taking a test to see if you have a car, therefore figuring you must have a Ford.Andy McBridehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00395270001092148767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31945578.post-79514802605641341532008-12-22T15:43:00.000-05:002008-12-22T15:43:00.000-05:00I am only learning the specifics about genetic tes...I am only learning the specifics about genetic tests for Celiac Disease or Gluten-Sensitivity. I am not shocked by the insurance company, though a little disapointed in them. Your documented venture is helpful. Thanks. William from www.glutenfreesimplicity.wordpress.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31945578.post-17515884102317322182007-11-16T15:15:00.000-05:002007-11-16T15:15:00.000-05:00One thing to note - some labs only say you have DQ...One thing to note - some labs only say you have DQ2 *IF* you have the DQ2.5 variant - encoded by DQA1*05 and DQB1*02 genes ..(DQ is in a pair labeled a1 and b1 - generally b1 puts you in the DQ category such as DQ2 or DQ8 but in this instance the a1 part is important - depending of course which authority you use) entero labs (unless they've changed) only test for the DQB1*02. So yes you might beAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31945578.post-73340990720321852292007-07-03T17:28:00.000-04:002007-07-03T17:28:00.000-04:00I'm also waiting for these tests to come to Canada...I'm also waiting for these tests to come to Canada. At this stage, they are only w/ special permission from our gene testing hospital. DADasahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06964809093643110074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31945578.post-86061508286769536242007-06-28T23:40:00.000-04:002007-06-28T23:40:00.000-04:00I had the gene tests done on all my kids and the r...I had the gene tests done on all my kids and the research I have done says that the tests must go through the Mayo clinic or Promethius in CA (there are a few others) and the did cost a couple thousand each.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31945578.post-62329193137880069662007-06-27T11:30:00.000-04:002007-06-27T11:30:00.000-04:00Thanks for the feedback everyone! That info on Ent...Thanks for the feedback everyone! That info on Enterolab and such was great, and I'm sure others will find it useful too. I will definitely give the gene-test a try just to see what it shows.Mike Eberharthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16410014970702142362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31945578.post-52603843336303638162007-06-26T19:03:00.000-04:002007-06-26T19:03:00.000-04:00I've read where a person had neither celiac gene b...I've read where a person had neither celiac gene but was celiac:<BR/> http://www.glutensensitivity.net/cases.htm#Allison <BR/><BR/>Re: cost of gene test. Consider that your doc was talking about blood vs enterolab's saliva test? I wonder what the difference is?!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31945578.post-26626276792364606272007-06-26T08:24:00.000-04:002007-06-26T08:24:00.000-04:00Mike - I'm planning to do the Enterolab tests for ...Mike - I'm planning to do the Enterolab tests for myself and my family. After reading all the information about gluten-sensitivity it makes sense to do so. <BR/><BR/>My internal medicine specialist knows about Enterolab and says that they are a reputable lab. She wouldn't have any issues with accepting test results from them. Just thought you'd like to know.<BR/><BR/>Sheltie Girl @ Gluten A GoSheltie Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00017566413309758029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31945578.post-41803701244018752362007-06-25T18:52:00.000-04:002007-06-25T18:52:00.000-04:00Mike,Kimball Genetics also runs the DQ2 and DQ8 te...Mike,<BR/>Kimball Genetics also runs the DQ2 and DQ8 tests. As far as Enterolab being reputable: my dad, who is a pediatrician, did the gene tests at both Kimball and Enterolab. Enterolab found the DQ8 and Kimball found none. When my dad questioned Kimball, they re-ran the test and realized they had made a mistake and indeed found the DQ8. My family believes Enterolab is doing a great (and Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com