Immunoglobulin A

Test:
260
CPT:
82784
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Synonyms
IgA, Serum Quantitative IgA, Serum
Special Instructions
Indicate the patient’s age on the test request form.
Expected Turnaround Time
Within 1 day

Specimen Requirements

Specimen
Within 1 day
Volume
1 mL (adult), 0.4 mL (pediatric)
Minimum Volume
Container
Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube
Collection
Storage Instructions
Samples suspected of having macroglobulins or cryoglobulins should be drawn and held at 37°C. Samples suspected of containing cold agglutinins should not be refrigerated prior to serum separation from clot.
Causes for Rejection
Excessive lipemia

Test Details

Use
Evaluate humoral immunity; monitor therapy in IgA myeloma

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