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Clinical Indications
For the evaluation of patients with recurrent infection for
the
possibility of IgA deficiency (IgAD). Patients with IgA
deficiency
may develop antibodies against IgA that make them susceptible
to
adverse reactions to blood products including intravenous
immunoglobulin.
Additional Test Codes
Epic Order Name: ANTI-IGA SERUM (aka AIGA)
Sunquest Order Code: AIGA
Epic Px Code: LAB2996
Specimen Collection Type
Preferred: Gold
Acceptable: Red
Minimum Collection Volume
0.1 mL
Reference Range
Reported in U/mL. Normal, healthy individuals who do not
have
anti-IgA antibodies contain <99 U/mL. The reportable range
is
16-1000 U/mL.
Critical Value
N/A
Interpretation
N/A
Rejection Criteria
N/A
Specimen Availability for Add-on Testing
2 Days
Specimen Stability
Ambient (preferred): 1 week
Refrigerated: 1 week
Frozen: greater than 2 weeks
Day(s) Performed
Thursday
Performing Lab- Department
TUKHS-BH-Mail Outs
CPT Code
83520
LOINC Code
N/A
Test Alias
N/A
Additional Information / Notes
Turnaround time: 5-8 business days from receipt of specimen