What do the results mean?
If your results show lower than normal levels of immunoglobulins, it may indicate:
Kidney disease
Severe burn injury
Complications from diabetes
Malnutrition
Sepsis
Leukemia
If your results show higher than normal levels of immunoglobulins, it may indicate:
An autoimmune disease
Hepatitis
Cirrhosis
Mononucleosis
A chronic infection
A viral infection such as HIV or cytomegalovirus
Multiple myeloma
Non-Hodgkin lymphoma
If your results are not normal, it doesn't necessarily mean you have a medical condition needing treatment. The use of certain medicines, alcohol, and recreational drugs can affect your results. If you have questions about your results, talk to your health care provider.
Learn more about laboratory tests, reference ranges, and understanding results.
