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So I was going thru my ELISA paperwork from the tests I had done a few months ago and I am a little confused.
for Candida Albicans my IgE Score was 0 but my IgG Score was 11.31 and class III. There isn't anything about ranges on the paper work and the doctor didn't talk to me about the results so I am thinking it's okay? I am just trying to see why I am still having this dreaded D!
Thanks,
Jenny
Candida Albicans
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Hi Jenny,
In general, IgE-based reactions are almost immediate - these are early responses to antigens, and they're capable of triggering the classic allergy symptoms, including anaphylaxis in those individuals who happen to have severe allergies.
IgG-based reactions, on the other hand, are consider to be associated with "mature" reactions, (IOW, they typically signal that a reaction has reached a fully-developed stage). Presumably, IgG antibodies hang around for a long, long time, because these are the only type that can cross the placenta, to provide immunity to a developing fetus, before it's own immune system develops.
Therefore, your interpretation appears to be correct.
Tex
In general, IgE-based reactions are almost immediate - these are early responses to antigens, and they're capable of triggering the classic allergy symptoms, including anaphylaxis in those individuals who happen to have severe allergies.
IgG-based reactions, on the other hand, are consider to be associated with "mature" reactions, (IOW, they typically signal that a reaction has reached a fully-developed stage). Presumably, IgG antibodies hang around for a long, long time, because these are the only type that can cross the placenta, to provide immunity to a developing fetus, before it's own immune system develops.
Therefore, your interpretation appears to be correct.
Tex
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