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Determining the subclass of IgG antibody found in renal immunofluorescent panel and determining if the deposits are monoclonal or monotypic
IgG subtypes are helpful in confirming some disease processes affecting the kidney.
Staining intensity is graded as negative (0), weak (trace, 1+), moderate (2+) and strong (3+) and will be reported as such when not accompanied by a pathology consultation request.
No significant cautionary statements
Hemminger J, Nadasdy G, Satoskar A, Brodsky SV, Nadasdy T: IgG subclass staining in routine renal biopsy material. Am J Surg Pathol. 2016 May;40(5):617-626