Immunoglobulin A (IgA) IGA
| Method(s) | Immunoturbidimetric |
|---|---|
| Synonym | IgA, Total |
| Specimen Required | |
| Collect | One 5 mL gold (SST) top tube. Also acceptable: Lithium heparinized plasma |
| Transport | 1 mL serum at 2-8ºC (Min: 0.5 mL). |
| Stability | Ambient: 3 days; Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen: 6 months |
| Schedule | Daily, except Sundays |
| Billing Code | 2010025 |
| CPTCode | 82784 |
| Preferred Specimen Collection Device(s) | |
| Reference Interval | |
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0 - 3 years: 20 - 100 mg/dL 19 years and older: 40 - 350 mg/dL |
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