IGD HEAVY CHAIN (SURFACE)

The IgD Heavy Chain (Surface) test identifies the presence of IgD on the surface of B-cells. This is relevant in diagnosing certain types of lymphoproliferative disorders, such as IgD myeloma. It can also aid in understanding B-cell maturation and function.

Also known asIgd Heavy Chain (surface) Igd Heavy Chain (surface)

Available via

Home Collection, Lab Visit

Contains

1 parameters

Earliest reports in

Next Day

Test details

IGD HEAVY CHAIN (SURFACE) Test in Mangaluru Overview

Preparations

No special preparations needed

Test included
IGD HEAVY CHAIN (SURFACE) includes 1 parameter

  • %igd Heavy Chain
Frequently Asked Questions

This test detects surface immunoglobulin D (IgD) on B-cells, important in evaluating immune function and B-cell maturity.

It helps in diagnosing certain immunodeficiencies, lymphoproliferative disorders, and B-cell abnormalities.

Blood is drawn from a vein, and flow cytometry is usually used to detect IgD surface expression.

Presence or absence of surface IgD helps characterize B-cell development or identify abnormal lymphoid populations.

No special preparation is necessary.

Test code

1675BI

Specimen vol. and vacutainer information
SpecimenVacutainerVolume
Edta Whole BloodLavender Vacutainer2 ML

Specimen stability information

Edta Whole Blood

Collection instructions

2-3 unfixed, unstained direct smears + Detailed Clinical history medatory, Fluid send in RPMI 1:1 in plain container

Specimen rejection criteria

Test run frequency

Every Day TIME - 15:30

Turn around time

Next Day

Performing locations

Department

  • Flow Cytometry

CPT and Loinc codes

IGD HEAVY CHAIN (SURFACE)

3000