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IMMUNOGLOBULIN A

Test Code
LAB8415 (MISCELLANEOUS)


CPT Codes
82784

Preferred Specimen
1 Gold tube (SST)


Patient Preparation
None

Minimum Volume
1 Lavender tube (EDTA)


OR 

1 Green tube (Lithium Heparin)


OR



Instructions
Centrifuge for complete separation of serum or plasma from red cells. Refrigerate until tested.


Transport Container
Transfer tube


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Specimen Stability
2-8°C up to 3 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
  • Hemolyzed
  • Lipemic


Methodology
Immunoturbidimetric

Setup Schedule
M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun

As received; STAT testing is available


Report Available
Same day tested

Note: Elevated results for IgA will need to be repeated on a different analyzer. Repeat testing performed M-F day shift only. 


Reference Range
50-400 mg/dL


Clinical Significance
Aids in the diagnosis of abnormal protein metabolism and the bodys lack of ability to resist infectious agents; Evaluates humoral immunity. 


Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab



The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.