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What does it mean if your immunoglobulin m is elevated?
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Dr. Steven Machtingeranswered
Allergy and Immunology 45 years experience
Depends: If IgM is elevated but IgA & igg are decreased then you have a significant immunodeficiency called hyper IgM syndrome. Other causes of elevated IgM include monoclonal gammopathy and multiple myeloma. Never ignore the possibility of a lab error - the next test to do is to repeat the IgM level.
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