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Test Code IGAQ Immunoglobulin A (IgA)

Additional Codes

EPIC:  LAB73

Methodology

Immunonephelometry, Siemens Dimension Vista System

Performing Laboratory

St Joseph Hospital

Specimen Requirements

Preferred:  Plasma, Lithium heparin (Green top)

Acceptable:  Serum (Gold or red top)

 

Centrifuge to separate plasma/serum from cells. Submit 0.5 mL serum/plasma.  Refrigerate at 2-8°C until tested

Stable: 7 days at 2-8°C.  90 days at -20°C

Reference Values

0-<5 months: 7-37 mg/dL

5-<9 months: 16-50 mg/dL

9-<15 months: 27-66 mg/dL

15-<24 months: 36-79 mg/dL

2-<4 years: 27-246 mg/dL

4-<7 years: 29-256 mg/dL

7-<10 years: 34-274 mg/dL

10-<13 years: 42-295 mg/dL

13-<16 years: 52-319 mg/dL

16-<18 years: 60-337 mg/dL

≥18 years: 70-400 mg/dL

Day(s) Test Set Up

Daily, Sun - Sat

Test Classification and CPT Coding

82784

Useful For

Detection or monitoring of monoclonal gammopathies and immune deficiencies.