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Information About Immunodeficiency Evaluation

What is the Immunodeficiency Evaluation?

Children with immune deficiencies are much more likely to have an intestinal yeast problem/overgrowth. The Great Plains Laboratory, Inc. is pleased to announce the availability of our panel to evaluate deficiencies of the immune system that may play an important role for the health of children and adults with:

  • Ataxia telangiectasia
  • Febrile seizures
  • PDD
  • Autism
  • Hyper IgE syndrome
  • Recurrent otitis media
  • Common variable Immunodeficiency
  • Insulin dependent diabetes
  • Sinusitis and bronchitis
  • Down's syndrome
Optic neuritis
  • Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
  • Epilepsy
  • Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome
  • AND MORE


Panel Includes:

  • IgG
  • IgG-1
  • IgG-2
  • IgG-3
  • IgG-4
  • IgA
  • IgM
  • IgE
  • Zinc

(See detailed listing.)

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What is the Test Recommended for?

Ataxia telangiectasia

Febrile seizures

PDD

Autism

Hyper IgE syndrome

Recurrent otitis media

Common variable Immunodeficiency

Insulin dependent diabetes

Sinusitis and bronchitis

Down's syndrome

Optic neuritis

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)

Epilepsy

Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome

and more...

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How much does the Immunodeficiency Evaluation Cost?

The test kit is free; please see our price list for current processing charges including courier charges (for US residents) and a full report, along with professional consultation concerning test results.

Other questions about cost are answered in our Testing FAQ and Insurance & Payment Information.

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Treatment Options

If an immune deficiency is detected, there are different things you can do to boost the immune system. 

  • Nutritional Supplements
  • Zinc
  • Lactoferrin
  • Colostrum
  • Echinacea
  • Taurine
  • CoQ10
  • Aloe vera
  • Astragulus
  • Cat's clow
  • N-acetyl cysteine
  • Selenium
  • Dimethylglycine
  • Gamma gobulin therapy
  • Transfer factor therapy

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Benefits of the Immunodeficiency Evaluation

  • Zinc levels are measured (zinc is an important vitamin for people with autism)
  • Known deficiencies can be treated
  • Abnormal levels could indicate need for allergy testing
  • Improving the immune system could lead to less infections
  • Seizures and abnormal behaviors may respond to immune therapies
  • Consultation about results is included with each test at The Great Plains Laboratory

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