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Immunoglobulin A, Plasma or Serum
Test CodeIGA
CPT Codes
82784
Preferred Specimen
Submit only 1 of the following specimens: Plasma
Draw blood in a green-top (lithium heparin) tube or a lavender-top (EDTA) tube. Spin specimen down immediately and send 0.5 mL of plasma.
Note: 1. Indicate plasma.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Serum
Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube. Spin specimen down immediately and send 0.5 mL of serum.
Note: 1. Indicate serum.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Draw blood in a green-top (lithium heparin) tube or a lavender-top (EDTA) tube. Spin specimen down immediately and send 0.5 mL of plasma.
Note: 1. Indicate plasma.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Serum
Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube. Spin specimen down immediately and send 0.5 mL of serum.
Note: 1. Indicate serum.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate ≤72 hours/Frozen OK
Methodology
Immunoturbidimetric Assay
Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday
Reference Range
Males/Females:
0-12 months: 0-83 mg/dL
1-3 years: 20-100 mg/dL
4-6 years: 27-195 mg/dL
7-9 years: 34-305 mg/dL
10-11 years: 53-204 mg/dL
12-13 years: 58-359 mg/dL
14-15 years: 47-249 mg/dL
16-19 years: 61-348 mg/dL
>19 years: 101-447 mg/dL
0-12 months: 0-83 mg/dL
1-3 years: 20-100 mg/dL
4-6 years: 27-195 mg/dL
7-9 years: 34-305 mg/dL
10-11 years: 53-204 mg/dL
12-13 years: 58-359 mg/dL
14-15 years: 47-249 mg/dL
16-19 years: 61-348 mg/dL
>19 years: 101-447 mg/dL
Performed By
North Mississippi Medical Center Pathology Department
Performing Laboratory
NMMC Pathology Department
