Immunoglobulin D (IgD)

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One of the five classes of immunoglobulins; it is present in small amounts in serum and is thought to function in certain allergic responses

Immunoglobulin D (IgD), which exists in small amounts in the blood, is the least understood antibody.

Sample

The best sample is fresh serum.
The sample can be stored at 4 °C less than 72 hours.
Avoid lipemic or hemolyzed sample.
Stable for 6 months at -20 °C.

Normal Value :

Newborn = <1.0 mg/dL
Adult = <8 mg/dL

Raised level seen in:

In patients with multiple Myeloma cases (IgD myeloma)
May be seen in hyperimmunoglobulinemia IgD syndrome.

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