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Anti-IgA
| Item | Value | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | No | ||||
| Available Stat? | No | ||||
| Test code | AIGA | ||||
| Performed by | Mayo | ||||
| Sendout? | Yes | ||||
| Method | Fluorescent microsphere assay | ||||
| Collection Instructions | Note: If testing is due to a transfusion reaction, the specimen should be drawn approximately a minimum of 10 days after the reaction. Testing performed on serum drawn immediately after a reaction may be falsely negative as transfused IgA may deplete anti-IgA antibodies. | ||||
| Container type | Gold top, Red top | ||||
| Amount to Collect | 2 mL blood | ||||
| Sample type | Serum | ||||
| Preferred volume | 1 mL serum | ||||
| Min. Volume | 0.5 mL serum | ||||
| Processing notes | Refrigerate sample. Order MAYO# 8154. Call MCS for pickup. | ||||
| Units | Units | ||||
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| Turn around times | 7-14 days. | ||||
| Additional information | These IgG antibodies to IgA may be of limited specificity or class-specific. | ||||
| CPT coding | 83520-90 | ||||
| LOINC code | 44584-1 | ||||
| Last Updated | 9/18/2012 2:22:52 PM | ||||
| Entry Number | 25 |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667