IgD
Immunoglobuln D is mostly found as the membrane bound form and has an unknown function.
| Tube | Serum Gel |
|---|---|
| ID | 12820 |
| Additional Information | Measurement of IgD is of limited value and should only be used in the investigation of HIDS. but have been also reported to be increased in other hereditary auto-inflammatory syndrome (FMF, TRAPS), malignancies and infectious diseases .Requesting IgD requires prior discussion with the Consultant Immunologists. |
| Turn Around | Refer to relevant laboratory for up to date turn around times, allowing an additional 10 working days for samples processing, dispatch and reporting and validation of the results (estimated 28days) |
| Send to | Samples should be sent to the department of Clinical Immunology at LGI who will refer to appropriate referral lab (Sheffield PRU) |
| Collection Con | Only available following discussion with the Consultant Immunologists |
| Frequency | Referred to external laboratory |
| Sample REQ | Blood |
| Ref. Range Notes | See reference range on referral website |
| Units | See reference range on referral website |
| IP Acute TAT | Contact referral laboratory. Contact Immunology at LGI if sample is to be sent urgently. |
| IP Routine TAT | Refer to relevant laboratory for up to date turn around times, allowing an additional 10 working days for samples processing, dispatch and reporting and validation of the results. |
| GP Acute TAT | Contact referral laboratory. Contact Immunology at LGI if sample is to be sent urgently. |
| GP Routine TAT | Refer to relevant laboratory for up to date turn around times, allowing an additional 10 working days for samples processing, dispatch and reporting and validation of the results. |
| Telepath | IGD1L |
| ICE Codes | IIGD |
