[SlimMoe]

Very low IgA level - is it an error?

by SlimMoe on Thu May 19, 2016 5:46 pm

I just got my lab results from my quarterly testing and the number are strange.

Test Oct 2015 Feb 2016 May 2016 Normal Range

IgA 1625 1405 <50 70-400 mg/dL
IgG 767 697 751 700-1600 mg/dL
IgM 36 32 39 40-230 mg/dL

Do you think the current IgA number is an error? What could this mean?

I'm waiting on an return e-mail from the oncologist but am now getting a little nervous.

Thanks.

[Multibilly]

Re: Very low IgA level - is it an error?

by Multibilly on Thu May 19, 2016 6:21 pm

I have to believe this is an error. A quick reality check would be to look at your M-spike level since you clearly have IgA-type multiple myeloma. Do you know your latest M-spike (including units of measure) and your total protein level from your SPEP (including units of measure and normal range)?

[SlimMoe]

Re: Very low IgA level - is it an error?

by SlimMoe on Thu May 19, 2016 8:23 pm

Doc just emailed me. He thinks it is an error also. Weird. Other test results not in yet.

[Ozziegirl]

Re: Very low IgA level - is it an error?

by Ozziegirl on Fri May 20, 2016 5:05 am

Hi SlimMoe,

Glad the doc thinks it's an error. Would have to be.

I'm wondering if you mind me asking if you still get that strange weird feeling with the air con­dition­ing. I get it too and I have yet to come across anyone else mention it. Last year I slept with the air conditioner on and now I can't tolerate it. What's going on? Any ideas? Thanks.

Best wishes

[SlimMoe]

Re: Very low IgA level - is it an error?

by SlimMoe on Fri May 20, 2016 8:46 pm

Doc got back with me. It was definitely an error. New results are IgA of 1630, which is approximately 200 above last time.

Ozzie - I still stay away from the air conditioning. Don't mind the heat at all. And that's a good thing since I'm in Texas.