Category: OTHER IMMUNOLOGY | Code: K3012
IgA
Function
This test measures the level of IgA in the blood. Increased or decreased levels of IgA can help in diagnosing several diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and respiratory system.
| Test Schedule | Estimated Test Result | Container | Substance | Stability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday < 10 am | Thursday (afternoon) | Plain | Serum, 1 mL | 7 days, 2-8⁰C |
Condition
Not lysate and not lipemic
Method
Immunoturbidimetric
Score Reference
Cord Blood: 1-3 mg/dL 1-28 day: 2-40 mg/dL 1-3 months: 3-40 mg/dL 4-6 months: 7-47 mg/dL 7-11 months: 12-53 mg/dL 1 year: 20-73 mg/dL 2 years: 20-99 mg/dL 3-5 years: 22-140 mg/dL 6-8 years: 31-180 mg/dL 9-11 years: 33-200 mg/dL 12-16 years: 36-220 mg/dL 17-60 years: 47-310 mg/dL ≥61 years: 70-320 mg/dL