IgA
minimum sample volume required ~ 5ml
Test Code: IGS
Tube type: SST
Other acceptable tube types
Lithium heparin (pale green)
Special instructions
None
Minimum retesting interval
Test should not be repeated for 14 days.
Reference Range
0 - <1 year: 0.0 - 0.3
1 - <3 years: 0.0 - 0.9
3 - <6 years: 0.3 - 1.5
6 - <14 years: 0.5 - 2.3
14 - <19 years: 0.5 - 3.0
19+ years: 0.7 - 4.0
Units
g/L
Linked to
Immunoglobulins
Turnaround Time
1
day
Department: Biochemistry
Clinical Application
Suspected immunoglobulin deficiency. Monitoring of myeloma.