Test your
IgA
Looking for an easy way to test and monitor your IgA?
It's included in the HealthieOne Complete test.
IgA
Explanation: Immunoglobulin A (IgA) is an antibody found mainly in mucous membranes, such as those lining the respiratory and digestive tracts. It helps protect against infections by preventing pathogens from attaching to and invading mucosal surfaces. IgA also appears in saliva, tears, and breast milk, providing an important first line of defense in the immune system.
Test Purpose: Most people with an IgA deficiency don’t have any symptoms or health problems due to the presence of other immunoglobulins that fight off infections.
- Assess immune system function, specifically the mucosal immune response.
- Detect or monitor conditions like celiac disease and certain autoimmune disorders, in the case of IgA deficiency.
- Monitor problems like sinus, lung, and digestive infections in IgA deficient people
Other information about this test: Mayo Clinic, Mount Sinai, Johns Hopkins- Quantitative, Johns Hopkins- IgA Deficiency, UCSF Health, ARUP Laboratories, MedlinePlus
An aspect of Immune Health .