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Test Code LAB73 Immunoglobulin A

Additional Codes

IGA

Collection:

Specimen: Blood 

Container: SST (Preferred) or Red Top

Specimen Volume: 7 mL; Minimum 3 mL

 

Pediatric Collection:

One SST, or Red Top microtainer filled to 600 uL.

Stability:

Separate serum from gel/cells within 4 hours of collection.  Once serum is separated from cells:

 

Ambient: 8 Hours

Refrigerated (preferred): 1 Week

Frozen: 2 Weeks

Turnaround Time (TAT):

STAT: 2 HOURS

Routine: 3 HOURS

Test Availability:

Daily / 24 Hours / Available STAT

Performing Laboratory Section:

Chemistry / UMC MAIN LABORATORY

Reference Interval:

Age Range
< 1 year < 30 mg/dL
1 year - < 3 years < 90 mg/dL
3 years - < 6 years 30 - 150 mg/dL
6 years - < 14 years 50 - 220 mg/dL
   14 years - < 19 years    50 - 290 mg/dL

> 19 years

   65 - 421 mg/dL (Female)   

63 - 484 mg/dL (Male)