Question 1

my one year old daughters iga and igg levels are low, is this serious?

Accepted Answer

Low IgA and IgG: It depends how low and if she is past infancy and if she is having recurrant respiratory or urinary symptoms. Then she should see an immunologist.

Question 2

my one year old is being treated for low igg and low iga levels then after being re tested her igg and iga were ok but now her lgm and ige are low wha?

Accepted Answer

Hypoimmuneglobulinem: First question to you is: why your one year old was diagnosed with low immunoglobulins? Next question is: how is he being treated? Is he receiving IV igg? Now lastly, is he under care of a pediatric immunologist in an academic institute?

Question 3

i cultured positive for herpes.  my igg/igm were negative.  i dated two men during that time prior to exposure. one i kissed platonically. the other i slept with.

the one i had sex with was tested a month  had igg of 26.  did he give it to me?

Accepted Answer

More info needed: Was the positive test oral or genital? It's rare to catch herpes from a platonic kiss. Your sexual exposure was with a partner who almost certainly is infected. If new genital infection, that person is the source. However, 30% of people with HSV1 have negative blood tests. If your positive test is HSV1 not HSV2, and especially if oral, you've had it a long time, not from either of these persons

Question 4

i have had two quantitative serum immunoglobulin tests in 2 months my igg, iga was normal my igm was low on both test what could this mean?

Accepted Answer

Depends on health: The results of these test and any test depends of the clinical context, example; frequent infections? wait loss? other illness? The save approach is to check with your primary care and maybe a consultation with an allergy immunologist.

Question 5

hema repeated bloodwork after monoclonal iga lambda found. in one month, m-protein went from 8.5 g/l to 11.4. is this jump significant? other values remain out of range with iga high & igg, igm low. low gamma as well. cbc values ok and no bencejones?

Accepted Answer

: What you described is not diagnostic of multiple myeloma, though you should follow your doctor's advice on repeat tests to monitor the progress of the monoclonal IgA and other parameters. 
Visit this site for info: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/monoclonal-gammopathies

Question 6

i have a low immunodeficiency with my iga 0.38, igm 2,01 and igg 5,0-  a vaccine called bacteck has been suggested. i continually have a huemophilis (spelling) influenza infection for the past two years. what can discovery suggest and can they commen?

Accepted Answer

Prevent infection : Prophylactic antibiotics may be used two to three times per week during respiratory season in particular. A review of your culture results and symptoms by Healthtap may be reviewed during a virtual consultation. Other measures such as immune globulin may be discussed with your physician and an immunologist. Add anti tetanus and pneumococcal antibody titers.

Question 7

i have slightly high iga and igg antibodies above the normal ranges. my igm is normal. i had two low positive ana antibody tests. i have symptoms throughout my body. i also have iga nephropathy. could i have another autoimmune disease?

Accepted Answer

: Very less likely but it can't be ruled out altogether with the limited information you provide.

Question 8

hi, my son is 9 and takes hizentra infusions weekly for hypogammaglobemnia. igg is now normal but subclass 3 is still low and subclass 2 is now high?

Accepted Answer

Mgt/workup: These levels may change with the dose and time interval to the next dose. Your infusion center will continue to monitor your son's levels. The total IgG is the primary measurement, but if there is concern about the subclasses, I would recommend testing immune cell function.

Question 9

what do low igg levels mean in my son.?

Accepted Answer

Low IgG: Does he have recurrant infections of the respiratory or urinary system? If he does then the low igg may be important. Ask your doctor to rule out a subclass deficiency or common variable immunodeficiency syndrome.

Question 10

what exactly does a low igg (3) level indicate?

Accepted Answer

Immunodeficiency: Immunoglobulin g, igg, is an antibody, a protein that the immune system makes to help fight infection.  Igg floats around in the blood stream and helps fight bacteria and viruses.  An igg level of 3 is exceedingly low.  In most labs, a normal igg level is around 700.  Low igg can predispose you to having recurrent infections.  You should see an immunologist about igg replacement.

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A member asked:

My one year old daughters iga and igg levels are low, is this serious?

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My one year old is being treated for low igg and low iga levels then after being re tested her igg and iga were ok but now her lgm and ige are low wha?

A member asked:

I cultured positive for herpes. my igg/igm were negative. i dated two men during that time prior to exposure. one i kissed platonically. the other i slept with. the one i had sex with was tested a month had igg of 26. did he give it to me?

A member asked:

I have had two quantitative serum immunoglobulin tests in 2 months my igg, iga was normal my igm was low on both test what could this mean?

A member asked:

Hema repeated bloodwork after monoclonal iga lambda found. in one month, m-protein went from 8.5 g/l to 11.4. is this jump significant? other values remain out of range with iga high & igg, igm low. low gamma as well. cbc values ok and no bencejones?

A member asked:

I have a low immunodeficiency with my iga 0.38, igm 2,01 and igg 5,0- a vaccine called bacteck has been suggested. i continually have a huemophilis (spelling) influenza infection for the past two years. what can discovery suggest and can they commen?

A member asked:

I have slightly high iga and igg antibodies above the normal ranges. my igm is normal. i had two low positive ana antibody tests. i have symptoms throughout my body. i also have iga nephropathy. could i have another autoimmune disease?

A member asked:

Hi, my son is 9 and takes hizentra infusions weekly for hypogammaglobemnia. igg is now normal but subclass 3 is still low and subclass 2 is now high?

A member asked:

What do low igg levels mean in my son.?

A member asked:

What exactly does a low igg (3) level indicate?

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