Immunoglobulin Antibodies IgA IgG IgM, Blood

Immunoglobulins are special proteins that the body makes in order to fight foreign particles and infections. All antibodies are immunoglobulins. There are different types of immunoglobulins which all serve a specific person in the immune status of a person.This test measures the amount of immunoglobulin A, G and M in the blood. These immunoglobulins typically rise in response to bacterial and viral infections and can be used to determine infection and immunity to specific antigens.

This test is performed in following conditions such as:

• Evidence of current or active bacteria, viral, fungal or parasitic infections