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Immunoglobulin A (IgA)

Test Name:Immunoglobulin A (IgA)
Epic Order Code:LAB73
CPT Code:82784
Specimen(s) Type:Serum; 0.5 mL
Acceptable Container(s):Closeup of a vial with a light green top.Tube top is light green.
Testing Schedule:Monday-Friday
Turn Around Time:STAT: NA
Routine: 1-3 days
Collection Information:No special patient preparation is required. Obtain specimen by standard collection procedures.
Transport Information:Deliver to lab immediately. All specimens must be signed into the laboratory.
Reference Clients:If unable to deliver to the lab within 1 hour, centrifuge the specimen and remove serum from the red cells. Sample is stable at room temperature, at 2-8° C and/or at -20° C for up to 8 months.
Causes for Rejection:Improperly labeled, incorrect container, contaminated, insufficient quantity, incorrect/delay in transport.
Reference Range:Reference values according to CRM 470 Protein Standardization:
0 - 1 yr: 0 - 83 mg/dL
1 - 3 yrs: 20 - 100 mg/dL
4 - 6 yrs: 27 - 195 mg/dL
7 - 9 yrs: 34 - 305 mg/dL
10 - 11 yrs: 53 - 204 mg/dL
12 - 13 yrs: 58 - 358 mg/dL
14 - 15 yrs: 47 - 249 mg/dL
16 - 19 yrs: 61 - 348 mg/dL
> 20 yrs: 70 - 400 mg/dL
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