IgA, SERUM | |
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Test Code: IGA | Specimen 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: 82784 | Testing Location: Sent to reference lab |
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPETemperature:Serum (1 mL) Ambient 3 Days Refrigerated 7 Days Frozen 6 Months |