Evaluation of umbilical cord blood can confirm that which immunoglobulin level is near adult levels?
A)IgA
B)IgG
C)IgM
D)IgE

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At birth, the total IgG level in the umbilical cord is the only immunoglobulin that is near adult levels. This is due to a system of active transport that facilitates the passage of maternal antibodies into the fetal circulation. The other antibodies are not present at this level in the newborn.

Evaluation of Umbilical Cord Blood Can Confirm That Which Immunoglobulin