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Is a total iga level of 25 low for a 2 yr old? she is suspected of celiac. history of eosinophilic gastroenteritis distended stomach, low muscle tone

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Dr. Tina Merritt md answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

IgA: An IgA less than 8 is a deficiency. You need to ask your doctor if that IgA is low on their laboratory scale, if so, your child may be prone to respiratory and gastrointestinal infections

Answered 4/2/2015

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A member asked:

Is a total iga level of 25 low for a 2 yr old? she is suspected of celiac. history of eosinophilic gastroenteritis distended stomach, low muscle tone

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Tina Merritt md answered

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