Anti Glomerular Basement Membrane IgG
Detects IgG antibodies against the glomerular basement membrane, aiding in the diagnosis of kidney diseases such as Goodpasture syndrome.
Overview of Anti Glomerular Basement Membrane IgG
The Anti-Glomerular Basement Membrane (Anti-GBM) IgG test detects IgG antibodies directed against the glomerular basement membrane, a vital structure in the kidneys that helps filter waste from the blood. The presence of these antibodies is associated with autoimmune conditions such as anti-GBM disease (Goodpasture syndrome), which can affect the kidneys and, in some cases, the lungs. This blood test helps support the diagnosis of these conditions and assists healthcare providers in evaluating immune-mediated kidney disorders.
Who Should Get This Test Done?
This test may be recommended for individuals who:
● Have signs or symptoms suggestive of autoimmune kidney disease.
● Experience unexplained blood in the urine or declining kidney function.
● Have suspected Goodpasture syndrome or anti-GBM disease.
● Show symptoms involving both the kidneys and lungs that require autoimmune evaluation.
● Need further investigation as part of a comprehensive autoimmune or nephrology workup.
Why Consider This Test?
Autoimmune disorders affecting the kidneys can progress rapidly if not identified early. The Anti-GBM IgG test helps detect antibodies that mistakenly target the kidney’s filtering membrane, providing valuable evidence of an underlying autoimmune process. When used alongside clinical findings, kidney function tests, imaging studies, and other laboratory investigations, it helps healthcare providers establish an accurate diagnosis and make timely decisions regarding further evaluation and treatment.
More Information
The Anti-GBM IgG test is commonly requested when autoimmune kidney disease is suspected, particularly in individuals with rapidly developing kidney-related symptoms. It forms an important part of the diagnostic evaluation in nephrology and may also be used alongside tests such as ANCA and other autoimmune markers to distinguish between different immune-mediated conditions. The results are always interpreted in the context of the patient’s symptoms, medical history, and other diagnostic findings.
Other Names
● Anti-GBM Antibody Test
● Anti-Glomerular Basement Membrane Antibody, IgG
● GBM Antibody Test
● Goodpasture Antibody Test
● Anti-GBM Autoantibody Test
Test included
- Anti-glomerular Basement Membrane Igg,serum
Doctor information
Test code
1135I
CPT and Loinc codes
Department
- Eia - Auto Immune
Turn around time
Same Day
Test run frequency
Every Day TIME - 11:00
Performing locations
1 labs across India
Specimen vol. and vacutainer information
| Specimen | Vacutainer | Volume |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Yellow Vacutainer | 5 ML |
Specimen stability information
Serum
Package price
₹1950
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