Immunoglobulin A (IgA)
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Immunoglobulin A (IgA), Serum
Test ID: IGA
Orderable by Ontario ND
Test
Method
Turbidimetry
Platform
SPA Plus™
Report Includes
Specimens
Serum
Test Location
Scarborough General Hospital, 3050 Lawrence Avenue, Scarborough ON M1P 2V5
Test Version
20-Jul-2023
Specimen
Specimens
Serum
Collection Containers
Gold top (clot activator & gel)
Sample Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Comment
One 0.5 mL specimen is sufficient for testing IgA, IgG and IgM at this lab.
Collection & Handling
Handling Information
Separate as soon as possible to prevent hemolysis. Store and send frozen.
Additional Information
Provide date of birth and gender. The report will not include reference ranges when age and gender are not provided.
Stability
Refrigerated | 3 days |
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Frozen | 6 months |
Rejection Criteria
Hemolysis | Present |
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Test Version
20-Jul-2023
Performance / Interpretation
Method
Turbidimetry
Platform
SPA Plus™
Turnaround Time
7 days
Results
Name | Units | Reference Range | Conversion Factor | |
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Immunoglobulin A (IgA) | g/L |
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mg/dL x 0.0100 | |
Test Location
Scarborough General Hospital, 3050 Lawrence Avenue, Scarborough ON M1P 2V5
Test Version
20-Jul-2023
Interface / Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
Order Code | Result Codes | Units |
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IGA | 1622IgA | g/L |
Test Version
20-Jul-2023