ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Immunoglobulin A : 0050340

Mnemonic: IGA

Methodology: Quantitative Nephelometry
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: Within 24 hours
Specimen Required: Collect: Serum separator tube or green (sodium or lithium heparin).

Specimen Preparation: Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.4 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions: Hemolyzed specimens.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): After separation from cells: Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 8 days; Frozen: 1 year (if frozen within 24 hours)
Reference Interval:
 
0-30 days: 1-7 mg/dL
1 month: 1-53 mg/dL
2 months: 3-47 mg/dL
3 months: 5-46 mg/dL
4 months: 4-72 mg/dL
5 months: 8-83 mg/dL
6 months: 8-67 mg/dL
7-8 months: 11-89 mg/dL 		9-11 months: 16-83 mg/dL
1 year: 14-105 mg/dL
2 years: 14-122 mg/dL
3 years: 22-157 mg/dL
4 years: 25-152 mg/dL
5-7 years: 33-200 mg/dL
8-9 years: 45-234 mg/dL
10 years and older: 68-378 mg/dL

CPT Code(s): 82784
Cross References: IgA, Serum (Immunoglobulin A)