IgG, Anti-IgA Antibodies
| Label Mnemonic: | ANTIA |
| Epic code: | LAB3411 |
| Downtime form: | A-1a Doctor/Provider Orders - Pathology Core and Specialty Care Nursery |
Commercial Mailout Laboratory
6240-8 RCP
356-8593
6240-8 RCP
356-8593
Specimen(s):
Serum
Collection Medium:
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| Red top tube 5 mL (Clot Activator) |
Minimum:
1 mL serum in red top tube
Delivery Instructions:
Deliver to laboratory immediately after collection.Turn Around
Time:
5-8 business days upon receipt at reference laboratory
Reference Range:
Reported in U/mL. Normal, healthy individuals who do not have anti-IgA
antibodies contain <99 U/mL. The reportable range is 16-1000 U/mL.
Comments:
Clinical Utility
For the evaluation of patients with recurrent infection for the possibility of IgA deficiency (IgAD). Patients with IgA deficiency may develop antibodies against IgA that make them susceptible to adverse reactions to blood products including intravenous immunoglobulin.
For the evaluation of patients with recurrent infection for the possibility of IgA deficiency (IgAD). Patients with IgA deficiency may develop antibodies against IgA that make them susceptible to adverse reactions to blood products including intravenous immunoglobulin.
Methodology:
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
CPT Code:
83520