immunoglobulin, IgG2
Immunoglobulin G 2 (serum)
Immune defect?
Diagnosis in suspected immunodeficiency with increased susceptibility to infection; monitoring immunotherapy of inhaled antigens; Suspected sclerosing pancreatitis.
In addition, the determination of IgG, IgA and IgM is recommended.
Assessment of IgG-2 deficiency: respiratory infections, autoimmune diseases, increased susceptibility to encapsulated bacteria (e.g., pneumococci); IgG 2 deficiency often combined with IgG 4 and IgA deficiency; IgG 2 elevation: allergic alveolitis
Nephelometry Method (NEPH)
