IgA Quantitative

Message
Performed in the Chemistry Laboratory x5820.
10.2018


Test Code
IGA


CPT Codes
82784

Preferred Specimen
Plasma from a green top (PST) tube


Minimum Volume
1 mL


Instructions
Centrifuge within 2 hours of collection


Transport Container
Green Top (PST) tube


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
2 - 8 oC: 7 days


Methodology
Immunoturbidimetric

Setup Schedule
This assay is performed 24 hours per day, 7 days per week


Reference Range
13 - 53 mg/dL (0 - 1 month old) **
11 - 106 mg/dL (1 month - 1 year old)
14 - 159 mg/dL (1 year - 6 years old)
33 - 236 mg/dL (7 -15 years old)
70 - 360 mg/dL (≥ 16 years old)

**NOTE: The majority of serum IgG at this age range is maternal in origin.


Clinical Significance
This assay is intended for the quantitative determination of human immunoglobulin A.




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.