Test Code LAB73 IGA
Additional Codes
CPT Code: 82784
Methodology
IgA is contained in the Immunoglobulin Panel (LAB166).
Performing Laboratory
TidalHealth Peninsula Regional - Core Laboratory: Chemistry
Specimen Requirements
Serum, with or without gel barrier
Draw blood in a red or gold-top serum tube. Spin down within 2 hours of collection to remove serum/plasma from cells. If not in a gel barrier tube, seperate serum into a plastic aliquot tube to remove from cells.
Send 1 mL of serum/plasma refrigerated at 2 - 8° Celsius. Label specimen appropriately
Lithium heparin plasma is an acceptable alternative, but not the preferred specimen.
Reference Values
>/=19 years: 70‑400 mg/dL
16‑19 years: 61‑348 mg/dL
14‑15 years: 47‑249 mg/dL
12‑13 years: 58‑358 mg/dL
10‑11 years: 53‑204 mg/dL
7‑9 years: 34‑305 mg/dL
4‑6 years: 27‑195 mg/dL
1‑3 years: 20‑100 mg/dL