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Immunoglobulins
Lab Procedures
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| IgG | main form of antibodies in circulation. Production increased after immunization, secreted during secondary response |
| IgA | Main antibody type in external secretions |
| IgE | responsible for allergy symptoms in immediate hypersensitivity reactions |
| IgM | function as antigen receptors on lymphocyte surface prior to immunization. Secreted during primary response |
| IgD | Function as antigen receptors on lymphocyte surface prior to immunization |