Immunoglobulin M near me in Bangalore

The Immunoglobulin M test measures the immunoglobin M also called IgM in the blood. Immunoglobins are antibodies that are produced by the immune system and is a sign of serious health problem. IgM detects early infection as these antibodies are produced as body's first response to an infection. This test is used to diagnose various diseases like bacterial or viral infection, immunodeficiency, autoimmune disorders & certain types of cancer. You may need this test if you have frequent bacterial/viral infections,chronic diarrhoea, sinus infections, lung infections or family history of immunodeficiency. The normal IgM range varies from person to person as it is dependant on the age of person. Low levels of IgM indicates kidney disease, severe burn injury, complications from diabetes, malnutrition, sepsis & leukemia and higher than normal levels of IgM indicates the presence of autoimmune disease & infections.