Immunoglobulin E (IgE) is elevated - what does this mean?
Immunoglobulins are specific proteins that are produced by the immune system. Class E immunoglobulins are released into the blood when various allergens enter it. IG is designed to protect the body from these elements, preventing their destructive effect on healthy cells. Determination of type E immunoglobulin is an important diagnostic procedure in some pathologies of allergic etiology.