IgA-Pediatric
4 days
Immunoturbidimetric
Accredited Laboratory Partner
Immunoglobulin A (IgA) testing evaluates humoral immune status and diagnoses states of immunodeficiency.
Note: this test reports low levels of IgA but is referred to an external laboratory partner. To investigate conditions where normal/elevated IgA levels are expected, clients are recommended to use the NRL test (code 1103205).
Serum
1 mL (adults), 0.5 mL (Pediatrics)
Red top tube or Gel barrier tube
No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.
This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 14 days at -20°C |