In the UK the test is available through the National Blood
Transfusion Service.
On Tue, 07 Dec 1999 13:12:38 +0100 "Dr. M. Steiner"
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> Dear Colleagues,
>
> I would be very interested to learn about a lab performing
> an assay for anti-IgA antibodies.
> Our nephrologists are concerned with a female patient
> suffering from celiac disease and chronal renal failure.
> They consider immunoglobulin deficiency and/or (acquired)
> anti-IgA antibodies after chemotherapy for a
> myeloproliferative disease. The usefulness of
> immunoglobulin substitution is being discussed. The choice
> of the immunoglobulin formulation will obviously depend on
> the presence/absence of anti-IgA antibodies.
>
> Thank you very much for your discussion, advice, and
> practical help.
>
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Dr. med. Michael Steiner
> University of Rostock
> Institute of Clinical Chemistry and Pathobiochemistry
> Ernst-Heydemann-Str. 6
> D-18057 Rostock
> GERMANY
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pamela riches
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St. Georges Hospital Medical School
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