IgA

Pathology category

Biochemistry

Code

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Test information

Immunoglobulin level for TTG assessment

Guidelines

Pre-analytical

Reference range

<1Y: 0-0.3 g/L
<3Y: 0 – 0.9 g/L
<6Y: 0.3 – 1.5 g/L
<14Y: 0.5 – 2.3 g/L
<19Y: 0.5 – 3 g/L
Adult: 0.7-4.0 g/L

Source: Beckman Coulter

Tube type

Tube type info

Adults: 5ml Serum SST (gold top)

Paediatrics: 0.5ml lithium/heparin (orange top)

Special requirements

Minimum volume

Adults: 0.5 ml

Paediatrics: 0.3 ml

Assay frequency

Run daily at local laboratory

TAT Inpatient (urgent)

TAT Inpatient

7 days

TAT GP/Outpatient

7 days

Referral lab

Local, Clinical Biochemistry