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Laboratory Information

Test Name

IgA

External Price (excl. GST)

9.01

Specimen Collection

Adult Specimen

Gold or Red tube

Paediatric Specimen

Paediatric Gold or Red tube

Instructions for Referral to Waikato Lab

Aliquot instructions

200uL Serum

Aliquot Transport

Chilled

Test Information

Department

Immunology

Test Availability

Mon - Fri, 0800 - 1630 excl. Public Holidays

Laboratory Turnaround Time

48 hours

Method

Turbidimetry

Unit of measurement

g/L

Reference interval

Adults: 0.8 - 4.0 g/L

Paediatric:
0 - 1yr 0 - 0.4g/L
1 - 3yrs 0 - 1.1g/L
3 - 6yrs 0 - 1.7g/L
6 - 14yrs 0.3 - 2.4g/L
14 - 19yrs 0.4 - 3.1g/L

Uncertainty of measurement

<10%

Diagnostic Use Or Instructions

Immunoglobulin levels should be done selectively. The main indication is to quantify immunoglobulin levels in multiple myeloma and monoclonal gammopathy. Another indication is individuals with recurrent infections suspected of immune deficiency

Electronic Information

LOINC Code

2458-8

Laboratory Test Reference Guide