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