Anti IgA Antibodies
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Clinical Info |
For the evaluation of patients with recurrent infection for the possibility of IgA deficiency (IgAD). Patients with IgA deficiency may develop antibodies against IgA that make them susceptible to adverse reactions to blood products including intravenous immunoglobulin. |
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Specimen Sources |
Blood, Arterial Blood, Capillary Blood, Central Line Blood, Venous |
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Specimen Types |
Blood |
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Container |
Gold Top Tube |
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Collection Instructions |
Container/Tube: Gold top tube |
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Specimen Volume |
1 mL serum ( 0.2 mL min) |
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Transport Instructions |
Room temperature or Refrigerated |
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Specimen Stability |
1 week |
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Methodology |
ELISA |
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Days Performed |
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Performing Laboratory |
Viracor Eurofins Laboratories |
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CPT |
83520 |
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PDM |
5905850 |
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Only Orderable at Locations: |
Orderable Everywhere |
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Results |
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Result Interpretation
<99 U/mL.
The reportable range is 16-1000 U/mL. |
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