The purpose of the immune complex test is to demonstrate circulating immune complexes in the blood, to estimate the severity of immune complex disease, and to monitor response to therapy.

The value of three immune complex assays in the management of systemic lupus erythematosus: an assessment of immune complex levels, size and immunochemical properties in relation to disease activity and manifestations.

The definition of an immune system disease is a disease that causes over- or underactivity of the immune system. When the immune system is overactive, this is called an autoimmune disease.

Shingles is not an auto-immune disease.

AIDS, HIV, and Epstein-Barr disease are all forms of auto-immune disease. There are others.