Question 1

is a high iga level bad?

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Probably not: A slightly elevated total IgA level is rarely significant by itself, and may result from recent infection or may just be your personal normal level. If the level so incredibly high that it is greater than all the other blood proteins, or if accompanied by recurrent or severe infections, then it could suggest a problem. If you have further questions, see your doctor or a clinical immunologist.

Question 2

what does a high iga level mean?

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Nothing bad: Iga is the amount of immunoglobulin a and it can be measured in the blood serum and less commonly in the saliva.  While a low amount of serum IgA may predispose some people to recurrent infections, an elevated serum IgA is nothing to worry about.  It means the person is making good amounts of antibody.

Question 3

is high or low iga is responsible for allergy,high iga cause allergy or low iga?

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: Neither. All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Talk to the doctor who ordered the tests. Having said that, it would have helped had you described your symptoms and actual lab results, not high/low.    Wish you good health!

Question 4

i had blood and scopes done foe celiac.  negative for celiac, but with very high iga.  would you still recommend avoiding wheat?

Accepted Answer

? TTG: Do you mean the ttg an was elevated ? Positive ab without active disease on small bowel biopsies is not too uncommon. And there is no right answer. If having GI sx that improve on gluten free diet, then probably best to continue. If not there is no need to avoid gluten just because of ab+.

Question 5

what could cause high mch, high mcv, low rdw, low b12 and high iga??

Accepted Answer

More than one issue: Low B12 can explain the high mch, mcv and low rdw; these are indications of a macrocytic anemia. You may need B12 injections to address the issue. How high is the IgA? Need to know the actual value as there is considerable variation in normal values.

Question 6

what does a high iga serum means?

Accepted Answer

See below: Iga is one of the antibodies that is made by our bodies. It is found in the blood but its main function is to be secreted into our tears, mucous membranes and the like. Iga functions as a first line of defense against infections. Pt with IgA deficiency can do quite well and have no symptoms or can have recurrent sinus infections.

Question 7

what do high iga serum mean for you?

Accepted Answer

Usually nothing: Low IgA can be associated with recurrent infections/sinus problems, etc. However, elevated IgA is likely nothing to be concerned about.  Iga is one of the immunoglobulins .... It would be prudent to make sure that your other immunoglobulins are normal.

Question 8

what does a high iga blood level mean?

Accepted Answer

If: Slightly elevated probably not much. Of concern will be a low number, suggesting immunosuppression, or a very high one suggesting some proliferative disorder. F/u with your doctor to determine course of action.

Question 9

high iga. doctor says ignore it, but i am still concerned. results - 05/2013 test: iga = 682 range 68-379 and 04/2014 test: iga = 710 range 91-414.

Accepted Answer

Get another opinion: High IgA levels are associated with several issues including chronic liver disease, infection, sarcoidosis, ra, sle, myeloma and something called wiskott-aldrich syndrome. Get another opinion.

Question 10

what do high iga serum mean?  does it mean allergies?

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No, IgE = allergies: A high ige is associated with allergies, parasitic infections and some rarer medical conditions. A slightly high IgA is a nonspecific finding and may not be clinically significant.  If it's extremely high, like ten times normal, it could mean a plasma cell abnormality, like multiple myeloma. Autoimmune diseases may also cause IgA to become elevated. Ask an immunologist to evaluate you if concerned.

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I had blood and scopes done foe celiac. negative for celiac, but with very high iga. would you still recommend avoiding wheat?

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What could cause high mch, high mcv, low rdw, low b12 and high iga??

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What do high iga serum mean for you?

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High iga. doctor says ignore it, but i am still concerned. results - 05/2013 test: iga = 682 range 68-379 and 04/2014 test: iga = 710 range 91-414.

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