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Complete blood count CBC , including measuring the amount of certain cells in your blood. Tests to check for other conditions that can affect your immune system, such as kidney disease and diabetes. Test results may vary depending on your age, gender, health history, the method used for the test, and other things.
Your test results may not mean you have a problem. Ask your healthcare provider what your test results mean for you.
Results may show low levels of one or more immunoglobulins. Depending on the specific kind, it may mean you have one of these problems:. Common variable immunodeficiency. This is a condition that causes the immune system to work poorly. It often shows up in young adults but may be diagnosed in children.
If your results are not normal, it doesn't necessarily mean you have a medical condition needing treatment. The use of certain medicines, alcohol, and recreational drugs can affect your results. If you have questions about your results, talk to your health care provider.
Learn more about laboratory tests, reference ranges, and understanding results. Your health care provider may order other tests to help make a diagnosis. These tests might include urinalysis , other blood tests, or a procedure called a spinal tap. During a spinal tap, a health care provider will use a special needle to remove a sample of a clear liquid, called cerebrospinal fluid, from your back.
The information on this site should not be used as a substitute for professional medical care or advice. Contact a health care provider if you have questions about your health.
Immunoglobulins Blood Test. What is an immunoglobulins blood test? What is it used for? Vol 5. Third edition. Philadelphia, WB Saunders Company, , pp Pinching AJ: Laboratory investigation of secondary immunodeficiency. Blood ; Mayo Clin Proc ; In Allergy: Principles and Practice. Vol 2.
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