Anti Glomerular Basement Membrane IgG

Detects IgG antibodies against the glomerular basement membrane, aiding in the diagnosis of kidney diseases such as Goodpasture syndrome.

Also known asAnti -gbm Abs Anti Glomerular Basement Membrane Ab Igg AntibodiesEia Anti Glomerular Basement Membrane Ab Igg AntibodiesEia

Available via

Home Collection, Lab Visit

Contains

1 parameters

Earliest reports in

Same Day

Test details

Anti Glomerular Basement Membrane IgG Test in Vadodara Overview

Preparations

No special preparations needed

Test included
Anti Glomerular Basement Membrane IgG includes 1 parameter

  • Anti-glomerular Basement Membrane Igg,serum
Frequently Asked Questions

The Anti-GBM Antibodies test detects antibodies targeting the glomerular basement membrane, which may cause conditions like Goodpasture syndrome, leading to kidney and lung damage.

Patients presenting with rapidly progressing glomerulonephritis, hematuria, or pulmonary hemorrhage should take this test.

A blood sample is analyzed using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) or other immunoassays to detect anti-GBM antibodies.

Positive results indicate the presence of anti-GBM antibodies, which may cause kidney failure and pulmonary complications.

Positive cases require prompt treatment, often involving plasmapheresis, immunosuppressive therapy, and corticosteroids.

Test code

1135I

Specimen vol. and vacutainer information
SpecimenVacutainerVolume
SerumYellow Vacutainer5 ML

Specimen stability information

Serum

Specimen rejection criteria

Test run frequency

Every Day TIME - 11:00

Turn around time

Same Day

Performing locations

Department

  • Eia - Auto Immune

CPT and Loinc codes

Anti Glomerular Basement Membrane IgG

1950