Urinary immunoglobulin (Ig)

The determination of urinary immunoglobulin has certain value for the observation of the degree of disease and prognosis of patients with chronic nephritis and nephrotic syndrome. It also has reference value for the diagnosis of urinary tract infection and urinary tract disease. A 24-hour urine test is generally collected. Basic Information Specialist classification: urinary examination classification: urine / kidney function test Applicable gender: whether men and women apply fasting: fasting Tips: Drink alcohol for 3 days before the test. Women in the menstrual period are not suitable for cold patients. Take the middle section of urine. Normal value IgG<3ng/24h; IgA<1ng/24h; IgM<0ng/24h. Clinical significance Abnormal results: Elevation is seen in chronic nephritis, nephrotic syndrome, and the like. The appearance of IgM indicates a serious condition and a poor prognosis. Increased IgA in the urine, common in pyelonephritis, cystitis and so on. Increased urinary IgG, common in acute glomerulonephritis, chronic glomerulonephritis, uremia, certain hypertension, cirrhosis, hyperthyroidism, urinary calculi patients. People who need to be tested: People with abnormal renal function, high blood pressure, and abnormal liver function. High results may be diseases: pediatric rapid glomerulonephritis, lymphomatoid granuloma, yellow tumor precautions Before the test: prohibit strenuous exercise, maintain a good diet and work schedule, stop the licorice, raw stomach ketone, amphetamine, amphotericin B, barbital and other drugs one week before the test. Drink alcohol for 3 days before the test. At the time of examination: a part of the urine is discharged first to wash away the bacteria remaining in the urethra and the anterior urethra, and then the middle part of the urine is taken for inspection. Not suitable for the crowd: women in the menstrual period, cold patients. Inspection process The urine of the subject was collected and detected by enzymatic method. Not suitable for the crowd Taboo population: Women in the menstrual period, cold patients are not suitable. Adverse reactions and risks There are no related complications and hazards.

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