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Agammaglobulinemia

Evaluation

Agammaglobulinemia Evaluation

The evaluation of agammaglobulinemia begins with a history and physical examination.

Usually, the physical exam is normal.

Testing is necessary to make the diagnosis of agammaglobulinemia.

Testing for agammaglobulinemia may include:

Serum immunoelectrophoresis
Serum IgG levels
Serum IgA levels
Serum IgM levels

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Last Updated: Feb 22, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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