Ordering Recommendation

Aid in diagnosis or monitoring of IgA monoclonal gammopathies and IgA-related immune deficiencies.

Methodology

Quantitative Immunoturbidimetry

Performed

Sun-Sat

Reported

1-3 days

New York DOH Approval Status

This test is New York DOH approved.

Specimen Required

Patient Preparation
Collect

Serum separator tube or green (sodium or lithium heparin).

Specimen Preparation

Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature

Refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions

Grossly hemolyzed or lipemic specimens

Remarks
Stability

After separation from cells: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 14 days; Frozen: 6 months

Reference Interval

Effective February 16, 2021

0-2 years: 2-126 mg/dL
3-4 years: 14-212 mg/dL
5-9 years: 52-226 mg/dL
10-14 years: 42-345 mg/dL
15-18 years: 60-349 mg/dL
19 years and older: 68-408 mg/dL

Interpretive Data



Compliance Category

FDA

Note

Hotline History

N/A

CPT Codes

82784

Components

Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
0050340 Immunoglobulin A 2458-8
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Aliases

  • IgA
  • IgA, Serum
  • Immunoglobulin A
Immunoglobulin A