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Home Our Specialties Elab Book Immunoglobulin A (IgA), serum

Immunoglobulin A (IgA), serum

BC0180

Synonym(s):
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Specimen Container
Gel separator tube (Adult)
Microtube (Paeds)
Specimen Requirement

Plain Blood
Adult: 3 mL
Paediatric: 1.3 mL


Invert blood 5 times after blood collection ensures the clot-activating factors is well mixed with the blood. This will ensure results are reliable.

Orderable as Urgent? No
Turn Around Time
Average: 4 hrs ( 3 - 5 hrs )
Reference Value(s)

 

Age

Reference Range (g/L)

Female

Male

0 - <1 year

0.01 - 0.29

1 year - <3 years

0.04 - 0.90

3 years - <6 years

0.26 - 1.47

6 years - <14 years

0.47 - 2.21

14 years - <19 years

0.53 - 2.90

19 years - <60 years

0.65 - 4.21

0.63 - 4.84

≥60 years

0.69 - 5.17

1.01 - 6.45
Testing Laboratory Location KKH
Laboratory Clinical Chemistry
Contact Number 6394 1383
Day and Time Performed
Mon - Fri: 0800 hrs to 1700 hrs
Sat: 0800 hrs - 1230 hrs
Orderable on CPOE? Yes
Downtime Form

Clinical Chemistry - Form A

Change History Notes

  • 12 Jul 2024 05:00 PM

    ​Updated Reference Value(s).

  • 11 Oct 2021 02:30 PM

    Updated specimen requirement and Reference Value(s).

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Last Updated - 28 May 2025

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