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HelpTest Code IgA Qt IgA
Aliases
IgA Quantitative
Patient Preparation
No special patient preparation required
Collection Method
Venous collection
Minimum Volume
- Adults: 1 ml
- Pediatric: 0.6 ml
Container
Lt Green / Plasma Separator / Lithium Heparin
Preferred Specimen
Light Green Top (lithium heparin) plasma
Acceptable Specimens
Serum:
- Gold Top SST
- Red Top
Plasma:
- Light Geen Top (Lithium heparin)
- Purple Top(K2 EDTA) – Completely Filled
Reference or Target Ranges
| 0-1 year | <83 |
| 1-3 years | 20 – 100 |
| 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 – 358 mg/dL |
| 14-15 years | 47 – 249 mg/dL |
| 16-20 years | 61 – 348 mg/dL |
| 20+ years | 70 – 400 mg/dL |
Reportable Units
mg/dL
Critical Value
Not defined for this assay
Reasons for Rejection
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| Hemolysis Threshold | 500 mg/dL |
| Icterus Threshold | 20 mg/dL |
| Lipemia Threshold | 500 mg/dL |
| Other | QNS, contaminated, improperly Labeled, improper specimen type |
Specimen Stability
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| Ambient | 8 months |
| Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) | 8 months |
| Frozen(-40°C to 0°C) | 8 months |
Performance Information
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| Days and Time Performed | 24/7 |
| Expected Turn Around Time | Routine: 4 hours |
| Stat Availability | No |
| Performing Bench | UH Chemistry |
| Methodology/Method Description | Siemens Atellica - Immunoassay |
Additional Information/Important Notes
Included in Celiac panel
CPT Codes
82784