Test Code IGA.1 IMMUNOGLOBULIN IGA
Methodology
Immunoturbidimetric
Specimen Requirements
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Preferred:
Serum (SST)
Container/Tube: Serum Gel Tube
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL of serum
Collection Instructions: Spin down within 2 hours of collection.
Alternate:
Serum Red Top
Container/Tube: Red Top
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL of serum
Collection Instructions: Spin down within 2 hours of collection.
Alternate:
Heparinized Plasma
Container/Tube: Green Top
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL of serum
Collection Instructions: Spin down within 2 hours of collection.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Friday
Reference Values
Males
<1 month: 0-11 mg/dL
1-6 months: 0-40 mg/dL
6 months to 1 year: 1-82 mg/dL
1-4 years: 9-137 mg/dL
4-7 years: 44-187 mg/dL
7-10 years: 58-204 mg/dL
10-13 years: 46-218 mg/dL
13-16 years: 29-251 mg/dL
16-19 years: 68-259 mg/dL
>19 years: 70-400 mg/dL
Females
<1 month: 0-10 mg/dL
1-6 months: 0-42 mg/dL
6 months to 1 year: 6-68 mg/dL
1-4 years: 15-111 mg/dL
4-7 years: 33-146 mg/dL
7-10 years: 28-180 mg/dL
10-13 years: 55-193 mg/dL
13-16 years: 62-241 mg/dL
16-19 years: 69-262 mg/dL
>19 years: 70-400 mg/dL
Performing Laboratory
Logan Health Medical Center-Chemistry
Test Classification and CPT Coding
82784
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate