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Test Category: Biochemistry

Investigation Name:Immunoglobulin A (IgA)

Alias or Abbreviation:igs

Accreditation:UKAS Accredited ISO15189:2022, on scope

Pathology Laboratory:Clinical Chemistry/ Biochemistry

Requestable Seperately?No

Part of Profile:Yes

Tests in Profile:IgG,IgA,IgM, Protein electrophoresis,Total Protein

Units:g/L

Minimum Sample Volume:2 mL

Expected Turnaround Time:Inpatients: 4 hrs. OPD/GP:1 day

Test Code:IGS

Sample Type:

Serum Gel Tube (Gold top)

Maximum Add on Time:3 days

Complex Reference Range:Cord <0.05 g/L
0-2 weeks <0.05-0.08 g/L
2-6 weeks <0.05-0.15 g/L
6-12 weeks 0.05-0.4 g/L
3-6 months 0.1-0.5g/L
6-9 months 0.15-0.7g/L
9-12 months 0.2-0.7g/L
1-2yrs 0.3-1.2 g/L
2-3yrs 0.3-1.3 g/L
3-6yrs 0.4-2.0 g/L
6-9yrs 0.5-2.4 g/L
9-12yrs 0.7-2.5 g/L
12-45yrs 0.8-2.8 g/L
>45yrs 0.8-4.0 g/L

Referred to Another Laboratory?No

Site Sample Tested:The hub laboratory, RWT.

Contact Number:01902 307 999 Ext 88266