IgA, SERUM

Test Code: IGASpecimen Collection: Serum
Component:

IgA

Method:

Immunoturbidimetric

Collection Notes: Avoid grossly hemolyzed or grossly lipemic specimens.
Clinical Utility: Decreased IgA levels are found in selective IgA deficiency and in ataxia telangiectasia. Elevated IgA is associated with monoclonal IgA myeloma, gastrointestinal and respiratory infections, and malabsorption.
CPT Code: 82784Testing Location: Sent to reference lab
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPE
Temperature:

Serum (1 mL)

Ambient
 
3
 
Days
Refrigerated
 
7
 
Days
Frozen
 
6
 
Months
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