Immunoglobulin G and immunoglobulin G subclass concentrations differ according to sex and race
T Harkness, X Fu, Y Zhang, HK Choi, JH Stone… - Annals of Allergy …, 2020 - Elsevier
Abstract Background Serum immunoglobulin G (IgG) concentrations are integral to the
workup of immune deficiencies and IgG4-related disease (IgG4-RD). Demographic
differences in IgG concentrations are poorly described but can influence test interpretation,
contribute to racial disparities in primary immunodeficiency diagnosis, and explain
demographic differences in IgG concentrations in IgG4-RD. Objective To assess differences
in IgG and IgG subclass concentrations according to sex and race. Methods We identified …
workup of immune deficiencies and IgG4-related disease (IgG4-RD). Demographic
differences in IgG concentrations are poorly described but can influence test interpretation,
contribute to racial disparities in primary immunodeficiency diagnosis, and explain
demographic differences in IgG concentrations in IgG4-RD. Objective To assess differences
in IgG and IgG subclass concentrations according to sex and race. Methods We identified …