what does high IgG and IgM values mean in immunoglobolin blood tests?
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It could be an indicator of an auto-immune problem, or it could be nothing. The test itself having high levels really doesn't tell anything by itself. You really need to discuss with your doctor if you have other symptoms, what they are, how severe they are, how frequent, what brings them on, and you would really benefit from keeping a journal of all that information, because sometimes there is so much you forget. Write down anything, sometimes things you think are no big deal can be relevant.If you had other tests taken, you should discuss those results as well. I have SLE (lupus) and I know from personal experience that it takes a lot of positive factors and time to determine a person even has an auto-immune problem. You are your own best advocate, so speak up for yourself. In the meantime, check out these websites, they may be able to help with information specific to the condition you are being checked for, support for you and your family, and possibly links to other sites that specialize in your particular problem. Good luck!
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If your White Blood Count 15,000 it is a bit high, because the normal value maximum is 10,000.The high WBC indicate infection, you should consult he doctor and ask for further laboratory diagnostic test to confirm the causes of high WBC.\nContact me at\nrwnug@yahoo.com or YM with id rwnug or \nmy blog http://rwnug.multiply.com or\nhttp://www.friendster.com/rwindu\nThanks...!
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Fasting labs are to get a sense of how your blood sugar is doing, without the variable influence of having eaten.  It's with this baseline that the doctor gets a sense of how your diabetes is doing.  \n\nA cellular blood count (CBC) checks the quantities of the various types of blood cells.  White blood cells are what your body uses to fight off infection, so a high white count could be a sign of flu or other infection.  (In extreme cases, it could be a sign of leukemia; but I wouldn't worry in your case.)\n\nYou only mentioned two of the four, but since you have a history of congestive heart failure, I bet one of them is a "lipid panel" (usually fasting) to check on your cholesterol levels.  If you're on anticholesterol medication such as Zocor, they may be doing liver function tests (LFTs) to make sure your liver isn't being affected by the medication.\n\nYour primary should have enough time to explain to you all the tests and what they're about.  Go ahead and ask him, that's what he's there for.
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I think that the correct word you are looking for is IMMUNOGEN: "any substance or organism that provokes an immune response (produces immunity) when introduced into the body"\n\nNot all immunogens are antigens (which means "substance capable of raising antibodies against it") nor allergens ("responsible of causing allergy, a particular kind of immune response.")
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A smooth muscle antibody test is positive in some autoimmune disorders, such as chronic active hepatitis. Antibody titre indicates the quantity of antibodies present. This may be useful in monitoring the response to treatment. In autoimmune disorders, the body forms antibodies against its own tissues.
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I agree with the above, I love Web MD too.  My question to you is, why not ask her doctor?  You should be able to ask questions that will help you understand what her blood results mean.  I bet that her WBC (white blood cell) count was up.  This just means that her body is producing antibodies to help fight the infection of Lyme disease.  If they have not already, they will prob. prescribe her an antibiotic to take. Don't worry Lyme disease has become more commen and as long as she gets an antibiotic in the beginning, she prob. will not suffer any ill effects.
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Depending on the institution 70-110 or 80-120 is normal.  If it is just a little over, keep an eye on it, but yeah, consistently higher than that, you need to see your doc.
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I would assume that you are also taking a decent protein powder, since you are taking the BSN products which are also very good. The protein powder usually comes with the glutamine acid in it so it sound like you might be buying something you dont need.
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Ask to have her antibody levels tested (IgG, IgA, IgM). It is a simple blood test and won't cause her any more pain that having blood drawn.The long running fever suggests that her body is working to fight an infection. It is possible that her body is having trouble finding and/or fighting the infection because of a depressed or suppressed immune system. Think about how many infections she has had over the past year? How many times has she had to be on antibiotics? How many times have you had to repeat a course of antibiotics? \n\nI hope your little one feels better soon.
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This question should best be asked of your Doctor.  Only your Doctor can honestly answer you.  More than likely your Doctor will order blood tests to see your levels and advise you from there.\n\nGood Luck....Have a lovely rest of the day......
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Normal\nA blood glucose test measures the amount of a type of sugar, called glucose, in your blood. \n\nResults are usually available within 1 to 2 hours.\n\nBlood glucose  Fasting blood glucose:\n 70–99 milligrams per deciliter or less than 5.5 mmol/L\n \n2 hours after eating (postprandial):\n 70–145 mg/dL (less than 7.9 mmol/L)\n \nRandom (casual):\n 70–125 mg/dL (less than 7.0 mmol/L)\n \n\n \n\nNormal results may vary from lab to lab. Many conditions can change your blood glucose levels. Your health professional will discuss any significant abnormal results with you in relation to your symptoms and medical history. \n\nHigh values\nThe American Diabetes Association (ADA) criteria for diagnosing diabetes are met when any of the following results have been repeated on at least two different days: \nA fasting blood glucose level is 126 mg/dL (7.0 mmol/L) or higher.\nA 2-hour oral glucose tolerance test result is 200 mg/dL (11.1 mmol/L) or higher. For more information, see the medical test Oral Glucose Tolerance Test. \nSymptoms of diabetes are present and a random blood glucose test is 200 mg/dL (11.1 mmol/L) or higher. Symptoms of diabetes include increased thirst and frequent urination (especially at night), unexplained increase in appetite, unexplained weight loss, fatigue, erection problems, blurred vision, and tingling or numbness in the hands or feet.\nIf your fasting blood glucose level is between 100 mg/dL (5.5 mmol/L) and 126 mg/dL (7.0 mmol/L), you are considered to have prediabetes (impaired fasting glucose), and you have an increased chance of getting diabetes. \nOther conditions that can cause high blood glucose levels include severe stress, heart attack, stroke, Cushing's syndrome, medications such as corticosteroids, cancers, or excess production of growth hormone (acromegaly). \nLow values\nA fasting glucose level below 40 mg/dL (2.2 mmol/L) in women or below 50 mg/dL (2.8 mmol/L) in men that is accompanied by symptoms of hypoglycemia may mean you have an insulinoma, a tumor that produces abnormally high amounts of insulin.\n\nLow glucose levels also may be caused by:\n\nAddison's disease. \nDecreased thyroid hormone levels (hypothyroidism). \nA tumor in the pituitary gland. \nLiver disease, such as cirrhosis. \nKidney failure. \nMalnutrition or an eating disorder, such as anorexia. \nMedications used to treat diabetes. \nWhat Affects the Test \n\nReasons you may not be able to have the test or why the results may not be helpful include:\n\nEating or drinking less than 8 hours before a fasting blood test or less than 2 hours before a 2-hour postprandial test. \nDrinking alcohol. \nIllness or emotional stress, smoking, and caffeine. \nTaking a medication, such as birth control pills, medications used to treat high blood pressure, phenytoin (Dilantin), furosemide (Lasix), triamterene (Dyrenium, Dyazide), hydrochlorothiazide (Esidrix, Hydro Par, Oretic), niacin, propranolol (Inderal), or corticosteroids (prednisone) can cause changes in your test results. Make sure that your doctor knows about any medicines you take and how often you take them.\n\nWhat To Think About \n\nOther tests are needed to accurately diagnose diabetes. A blood glucose test may not identify some people with prediabetes or early diabetes. Many experts recommend using a glucose tolerance test if the result of a fasting blood glucose test is between 100 mg/dL (5.5 mmol/L) and 126 mg/dL (7.0 mmol/L). This range is above the normal range but below the range that indicates diabetes. For more information, see the medical test Oral Glucose Tolerance Test. \nGlucose levels in urine also can be measured. Many people with diabetes have glucose in their urine. However, the level in the blood must be very high before glucose can be detected in the urine. For this reason, tests for glucose in urine are not used to diagnose or monitor diabetes. For more information, see the medical test Urine Test. \nIf you have diabetes, you will be able to
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High WBC count means your body is fighting an infection.  Those are your immune cells and they are in high numbers because you are sick and they are trying to fight it off.
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Sounds to me like a doctor has been trying to scare you.   Your numbers are fine.   It makes me crazy to see people worried about varying between 80-130.   This tells me that SOMEone has been spooking them about diabetes.   Yes, diabetes is a big problem in our country, but it's also big business.   The profits involved in the testing devices and medication is tremendous.    Some companies will give you a free tester because you will then use their products (via prescription) for the rest of your life, and may not need them.\n\nTrue diabetics have blood sugars like mine, 400s up, or like my cousins, which go from 30 - 400 in one day.   It is irritating as heck to hear people fretting about their blood sugar going up to 130  (usually after eating a chocolate cake).    A doctor or someone is telling them they are potential diabetics, instead of guiding them toward more healthy eating habits.    I have seen this too often lately, and hope people will be responsible and get a second opinion before getting treatment for a disease they don't have.   \n\nGood luck to you!!!!
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TAKE A BLOOD TEST .. IT SHOWS EVERY THING
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It means this is something you should have asked the doctor or the lab taking the test. There could be any number of reasons and just as many answers. Now your going to have to wait and see what you get back, than talk to your doctor, he's the one treating you.
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if you have already undergone a fasting blood sugar laboratory exam and your results were over 120,then you're a borderline diabetic.but if it's over 140++ then i think your blood tests don't lie and that would be too much sugar in your bloodstream and if not's not diabetes-caused,it's also possible but something is definitely not normal in your system.\n\nhope this helps.
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Low levels could indicate anemia.\nhttp://www.lymphomation.org/CBC-blood-counts.htm\n\nHCT - Hematocrit  (he-MAH-to-crit)\nRef.  Range 38.5 - 49.0%\nPercent of  your blood that is occupied by red blood cells. Good indicator of anemia.\n\nHGB - Hemoglobin  (HE-muh-glow-bin)\nRef.  Range 13.2 - 16.9\nHemoglobin is a protein used by red blood cells to distribute oxygen to other tissues and cells in the body.  Low levels indicate anemia.\n\nRBC - Red blood cells (erythrocytes - eh-REETH-ro-site)\nRef.  Range 4.20 - 5.70\nCells that deliver oxygen throughout the body and make blood look red. A low RBC can indicate anemia, which can lead to fatigue.\n\nRDW - Red Cell Distribution Width\nRef.  Range 11.0 - 15.0\nMeasures the range of sizes of red blood cells in a blood sample. RDW results are often used together with MCV results to determine possible cause of anemia when anemia is indicated by other test results.\n\nMPV - Mean Platelet Volume\nRef.  Range 7.5 - 11.5\nMeasures the average volume (size) of your platelets. Higher-than-normal MPV is associated with an increased risk of heart attacks and stroke.\n\n"Anemia"\nhttp://kidshealth.org/parent/medical/heart/anemia.html\n\n"Anemia, one of the more common blood disorders, occurs when the number of healthy red blood cells decreases in the body."