Immunoglobulin is a valuable treatment for an increasing range of disorders. Originally produced to treat immune deficiency disorders, it is also used to treat autoimmune, neurological and other inflammatory diseases.
We offer immunoglobulin infusions for our patients at Heartlands Hospital in the Immunology Day Case area in Hawthorne House. Treatments are also facilitated at the QE Hospital Infusion Suite, First Floor East Block in the Heritage Building.
Patients can sometimes receive their treatment in another hospital nearer their home, with the agreement of local teams (e.g. haematology or respiratory).
Give your own immunoglobulin at home
For over 30 years we have been training patients to self-administer immunoglobulin therapy at home. Nearly two-thirds of our immunodeficiency patients manage their own treatment at their convenience, with our training and ongoing support. Patients are usually very satisfied with this treatment option.
Patients can be trained to give the immunoglobulin intravenously (into the vein) or subcutaneously (under the skin). Both routes are safe and can be used for either immunoglobulin replacement therapy (e.g. in immunodeficiency) or high-dose immunomodulation (such as for some neurology conditions).
You can find out more about Immunoglobulin therapy at the Immunodeficiency UK website.
Last reviewed: 19 May 2023