Ordering Recommendation
Evaluate patients with recurrent infection for the possibility of IgA deficiency (IgAD). Use prior to transfusion or in possible transfusion reactions to determine the presence of anti-IgA antibodies in patients with selective IgA deficiency.
Mnemonic
IGAD PAN
Methodology
Quantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay/Radial Immunodiffusion
Performed
Varies
Reported
8-16 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 2 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 1 mL)
Test is not performed at ARUP; separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated. Also acceptable: Frozen.
Unacceptable Conditions
Lipemic specimens.
Remarks
Stability
Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 2 weeks
Reference Interval
By report
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
Performed by non-ARUP Laboratory
Note
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
82784; 83520
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
2003127 | Anti-IgA Antibody by ELISA | 13312-4 |
2014057 | Immunoglobulin A (IgA) Low Range |
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Aliases
- N/A
IgA Deficiency (IgAD) Panel
Eurofins Viracor