Anti IgA Antibody
Test Mnemonic
ANTGA
CPT Codes
- 83520 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
13312-4
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
Specimen Requirements
Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) | Refrigerated |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 mL | Serum | No additive (Red) | Refrigerated |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
0.5 mL |
Stability
Environmental Condition | Description |
---|---|
Ambient | 1 week |
Refrigerated | 1 week |
Frozen | 2 weeks |
Days Performed
Varies
Turnaround Time
6 - 13 days
Methodology
Name | Description |
---|---|
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) |
Reference Range
Clinical Info
Use prior to transfusion or in possible transfusion reactions to determine the presence of anti-IgA antibodies in patients with selective IgA deficiency.