Test results

About a week and a half ago we had Kaylie's immugloben levels checked to see if she had everything she needed to fight infection. It is possible that a preemie can lack some of the essential things needed to stay healthy. Just like we thought she is low on two out of the five. She is low on the IGA and the IGG.

The normal for IGA is 20-100. She was 15. Not anything to be too concerned about it but it accounts for part of why she is always sick.

The normal for IGG is between 454 to 912. For this one she is 402. This also is a major factor in her staying healthy.

After checking with webmd her is a summary of what each one is.

. IgA antibodies are found in areas of the body such the nose, breathing passages, digestive tract, ears, and eyes.
. IgA antibodies protect body surfaces that are exposed to outside foreign substances. This type of antibody is also found in saliva and tears. About 10% to 15% of the antibodies present in the body are IgA antibodies. A small number of people do not make IgA antibodies.

IgG. IgG antibodies are found in all body fluids. They are the smallest but most common antibody (75% to 80%) of all the antibodies in the body. IgG antibodies are very important in fighting bacterial and viral infections. IgG antibodies are the only type of antibody that can cross the placenta in a pregnant woman to help protect her baby (fetus).

The doctor is going to call me tomorrow to talk about this in greater detail but for the most part this is good. They are going to put her on Bactrim to help with her cough that she has now and then he is planning to put her on a probiotic form of bactrim for the remainder of the cold and flu season. This in conjunction with her RSV shots will hopefully keep her out of the hospital.