IMMUNOGLOBULIN G - IgG
Types
- Immunoglobulins are formed by plasma cells as a humoral immune response to contact of the immune system with antigens. 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
- About 70 -8...
Description
7-16 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 infection
- Hyperimmunization
- IgG multiple myeloma
- Liver disease
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Rheumatic fever
Decreased Level
- Agammaglobulinemia (Very rare)
- Amyloidosis
- Leukemia
- Preeclampsia
