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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 21 days.
Reference Range
<1 year: < 0.3
1 - 2 years: < 0.9
3 - 5 years: 0.3 - 1.5
6 - 13 years: 0.5 - 2.3
14 - 15 years: 0.5 - 3.0
16 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.
Please see guidelines provided below.
Webpage updated: January 2025.
Links:
» Immunglobulin Interpretation Guideline
» Selective IgA Deficiency
