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If my bloodwork came back that my hla-dq2 negative but my hla-dq8 was positive, does that mean i can have colitis. thanks?
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Celiac disease: HLA-DQ2 and DQ8 are markers to help in diagnosing celiac disease not colitis. Discuss your results with a GI doctor or your PCP.
Answered 9/30/2020
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