Antibodies are major components of humoral immunity. IgG is the main type of antibody found in blood and extracellular fluid allowing it to control infection of body tissues. By binding many kinds of pathogens such as viruses, bacteria, and fungi, IgG protects the body from infection.
Indications: Plasma-LyteÂ® A Injection is a sterile, nonpyrogenic isotonic solution in a single-dose container for intravenous administration. Indicated as a source of water and electrolytes, or as an alkalinizing agent. The pH is 7.4. It is compatible with blood or blood components.
How the test is performed. A blood sample is needed. For information on how this is done, see: Venipuncture. The laboratory specialist will look at how the platelets spread out in the liquid part of the blood (plasma) and whether they form clumps after a certain chemical or drug is added.ecreased platelet aggregation may be due to: 1  Autoimmune disorders that produce antibodies against platelets. 2  Bernard-Soulier syndrome. 3  Fibrin degradation products. 4  Glanzmann's thrombasthenia. 5  Medicines that block platelet formation. 6  Myeloproliferative disorders.