Test Code IGASS Immunoglobulin A
Performing Laboratory
St. Clair Hospital Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
Preferred Specimen: Serum Gel, or plain red serum tube
Other acceptable specimens: Plasma: Li-heparin and K2-EDTA.
Sample Stability:
8 months at 15 - 25 ºC
8 months at 2 – 8 ºC
Additional Test Information
Expected Values:
Age
(years)
IgA (mg/dL)
19+
(adults)
70 – 400
16 –
19
61 – 348
14 –
15
47 – 249
12 –
13
58 – 358
10 –
11
53 – 204
7
–
9
34 – 305
4
–
6
27 – 195
1
–
3
20 – 100
0
–
1
0 – 83