Ordering Recommendation
Use prior to transfusion or in possible transfusion reactions to determine the presence of anti-IgA antibodies in patients with selective IgA deficiency.
Mnemonic
ANTI IGA
Methodology
Quantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
Performed
Varies
Reported
5-11 days
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Plain Red or Serum Separator Tube (SST).
Specimen Preparation
Transfer 1 mL serum to an ARUP standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Test is not performed at ARUP; separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated. Also acceptable: Room temperature or frozen.
Unacceptable Conditions
Remarks
Stability
Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 2 weeks
Reference Interval
By report
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
Performed by non-ARUP Laboratory
Note
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
83520
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
2003127 | Anti-IgA Antibody by ELISA | 13312-4 |
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Aliases
Anti-IgA Antibody by ELISA
Eurofins Viracor