IMMUNOGLOBULIN A - IgA
Types
- There are five classes of immunoglobulins viz. IgM, IgG , IgA, IgD, IgE . The primary reaction after the initial contact is the formation of antibodies of the IgM class followed later by IgG and also IgA.
- A test for Immunoglobulins is used to detect an excess or deficiency in the three major classes of immunoglobulins (IgG, IgA and...
Description
0.7-4.0 g/l
When to get Tested
- When a person has symptoms of immunoglobulin deficiency such as recurrent infections, especially of the respiratory tract or digestive system and/or chronic diarrhoea
- When a person has signs of chronic inflammation or chronic infection
Elevated Level
- Chronic infections, especially involving the gastro intestinal tract
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Rheumatic fever
Decreased Level
- Agammaglobulinemia (Very rare)
- Protein- losing gastroenteropathy
- Hereditary IgA deficiency ( 1 out of 700 people)
