What does a high level of immunoglobulin M blood test mean?
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It could be the early signs of an infection because Immunoglobulin M (IgM) is the first antibody produced an infection if the person has never been exposed to that particular infection. Next the immune system produces IgG and creates a memory for that infection. The next time the person is infected by that virus or bacteria the immune system will only produce IgG. \nSeeing as IgM is produced predomiately in early stages of a new infection I would say this should be the first assumption.
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150 is a good round number to go with.  Anything over 120 is considered high but your never no if you are level or moving up or down.  If you recently ate a meal and took insulin give it a chance to kick in and check again in 20 mins to see where you are headed up or down.
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Leukocytes are more commonly referred to as white blood cells. A high level of white blood cells can mean there is some type of infection in your body that they are trying to eradicate, or in extremely high levels that last for a long time, it can mean leukemia. Hope this helps.
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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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WBC = white blood count.\nYou may have a high number of white cells for a lot of different reasons - infection, stress, reaction to medication, or cancer.  If you were referred to a hematologist, your doctor may be concerned about leukemia.  Get it checked out.
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A CBC or Complete Blood Count will not tell you of any diseases you have.  It tells if you have an infection by the elevated white blood cell count, it tells if you are anemic (low on blood) and it gives you a platelet count.  Those are the basics of a CBC blood test.  Testing for HIV or other autoimmune diseases require a different vial of blood and techniques in the lab.  Hope this helps
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Definition\n\nImmunoglobulin deficiency syndromes are a group of immunodeficiency disorders in which the patient has a reduced number of or lack of antibodies.\n\n\n  Description\n\nImmunoglobulins (Ig) are antibodies. There are five major classes of antibodies: IgG, IgM, IgA, IgD, and IgE.\n\n\nIgG is the most abundant of the classes of immunoglobulins. It is the antibody for viruses, bacteria, and antitoxins. It is found in most tissues and plasma. \nIgM is the first antibody present in an immune response. \nIgA is an early antibody for bacteria and viruses. It is found in saliva, tears, and all other mucous secretions. \nIgD activity is not well understood. \nIgE is present in the respiratory secretions. It is an antibody for parasitic diseases, Hodgkin's disease, hay fever, atopic dermatitis, and allergic asthma). \nAll antibodies are made by B-lymphocytes (B-cells). Any disease that harms the development or function of B-cells will cause a decrease in the amount of antibodies produced. Since antibodies are essential in fighting infectious diseases, people with immunoglobulin deficiency syndromes become ill more often. However, the cellular immune system is still functional, so these patients are more prone to infection caused by organisms usually controlled by antibodies. Most of these invading germs (microbes) make capsules, a mechanism used to confuse the immune system. In a healthy body, antibodies can bind to the capsule and overcome the bacteria's defenses. The bacteria that make capsules include the streptococci, meningococci, and Haemophilus influenzae. These organisms cause such diseases as otitis, sinusitis, pneumonia, meningitis, osteomyelitis, septic arthritis, and sepsis. Patients with immunoglobulin deficiencies are also prone to some viral infections, including echovirus, enterovirus, and hepatitis B. They may also have a bad reaction to the attenuated version of the polio virus vaccine.\n\n\nThere are two types of immunodeficiency diseases: primary and secondary. Secondary disorders occur in normally healthy bodies that are suffering from an underlying disease. Once the disease is treated, the immunodeficiency is reversed. Immunoglobulin deficiency syndromes are primary immunodeficiency diseases, occurring because of defective B-cells or antibodies. They account for 50% of all primary immunodeficiencies, and they are, therefore, the most prevalent type of immunodeficiency disorders.\n\n\nX-linked agammaglobulinemia is an inherited disease. The defect is on the X chromosome and, consequently, this disease is seen more frequently in males than females. The defect results in a failure of B-cells to mature. Mature B-cells are capable of making antibodies and developing "memory," a feature in which the B-cell will rapidly recognize and respond to an infectious agent the next time it is encountered. All classes of antibodies are decreased in agammaglobulinemia. \nSelective IgA deficiency is an inherited disease, resulting from a failure of B-cells to switch from making IgM, the early antibody, to IgA. Although the B-cell numbers are normal, and the B-cells are otherwise normal (they can still make all other classes of antibodies), the amount of IgA produced is limited. This results in more infections of mucosal surfaces, such as the nose, throat, lungs, and intestines. \nTransient hypogammaglobulinemia of infancy is a temporary disease of unknown cause. It is believed to be caused by a defect in the development of T-helper cells (cells that recognize foreign antigens and activate T- and B-cells in an immune response). As the child ages, the number and condition of T-helper cells improves and this situation corrects itself. Hypogammaglobulinemia is characterized by low levels of gammaglobulin (antibodies) in the blood. During the disease period, patients have decreased levels of IgG and IgA antibodies. In lab tests, the antibodies that are present do not react well with infectious bacteria. \nCom
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first of all, a WBC count of 12 is not way, way high. it is slightly elevated (way way high is in the 20s-30s). \n\nas far as what's wrong with you, none of us know what the ER doc saw on exam. there is a quick test for strep, he might have done it if he put a q-tip in the back of your throat. \n\nanother possibility is cat-scratch disease (bartonella henselae). for normal, healthy individuals this is really of no consequence. it is usually treated with any of a number of antibiotics. there is a specific blood test that can be done, if the doctor thinks you might have it.
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mcg or meq.  1000mcg to 1mg.  meq varies depending on what med it is
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well that could mean that the ebv virus is dormant in your system,meaning you already had it. The mono count will always be high. As far as the antibodies more tests can be done to determine if there is a problemwith the antibodies.
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A normal SGOT level in 8-20 u/L, so yes it is a bit high.  Possible causes might include liver disease, a heart attack, muscle trauma, pancreatitis, OD on narcotics, brain damage, kidney failure, or recent surgery or a cardiac catheterization.
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Protein in the urine and or blood.Swelling.Fluid in the lungs.High Creatnine and bun. fatigue,itching,nausea,High K
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It depends on the test that is being performed. Some reported as micrograms per deciliter, parts per million, or an actual count of cells. Some tests, like blood alcohol are in a grams percent report.\n\nAgain, depends on the test being run and the machine that is performing the test. You can search on line for normal values for most blood tests. If you have the copy of it in your hand, it usually gives the normal values next to your level.
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It's called a SEROLOGY.\n\nSerology is a blood test to detect the presence of antibodies of a certain disease or microorganisms.
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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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presence of a monoclonal gammopathy in the blood.\n\nProtein antibodies that are identical in the blood.
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There are several reason as to why you can get a high level reading. Certain medications can cause this: Such as Aspirin, acetaminophen, Tylenol etc.......Alcohol use, prescription medication, over weight, Cholesterol can even cause these tests to be high as well. More serious causes can include viral hepatitis and mononucleosis, Autoimmune disorders of the liver and bile ducts, vitamin supplements and certain herbal supplements, Tumors of the liver or bile ducts.