Diagnosing Immune Disorders and Allergies Overview

There are many tests available to diagnosis problems with the body's immune system. Different tests are used to diagnosis different types of disorders, including autoimmune disorders, allergies, genetic disorders, and antibody deficiencies.Autoimmune disorders occur when the immune system mistakes body cells for harmful invaders, such as bacteria, and attacks them. Autoimmune disorders can destroy body tissues, cause abnormal organ growth, and/or impair organ function.An allergy, also called a hypersensitivity reaction, occurs when the immune system overreacts to a substance (allergen) .... Read more