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Immunoglobulins

About This Test

Department: Biochemistry

Requirement:

  • Gel/clotted (yellow/red top)

Add-on requests are accepted

 

Turnaround Time:

72 hours

Background:

Quantitation of IgG, IgA, and IgM for assessment of immune function e.g in patients with immunodeficiency, abnormal LFTs or leukaemia/lymphoma

Age and sex specific reference ranges are provided.

Requests for immunoglobulins will be analysed for IgG, IgA, and IgM only. If myeloma is suspected, serum protein electrophoresis should also be requested, however, this will be added-on by the lab if immunoglobulin results are abnormal and clinical details are suggestive of myeloma.

Other Comments:

For more information, please see the following: Immunoglobulins - Lab Tests Online