Immunoglobulins (Igs) are a group of proteins also known as antibodies. Antibodies provide your body with the first line of defense against invading pathogens. Immunoglobulins can be described as ...
Serum protein electrophoresis (SPEP) is a laboratory technique that’s used to determine the levels of some types of proteins in a blood sample. There are a number of reasons why a doctor may order ...
SAN DIEGO — The Mucosal Healing Index, a serum-based biomarker assay, demonstrated efficacy in identifying mucosal inflammation and similar accuracy to fecal calprotectin in patients with Crohn’s ...