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- IgA Subclasses
- IgA1,2
Test Includes
Quantitation of IgA1, IgA2, total IgA
Expected Turnaround Time
3 - 6 days
Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
2 mL
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Container
Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube
Collection
Transfer specimen to a plastic transport tube.
Storage Instructions
Maintain specimen at room temperature.
Stability Requirements
Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
Room temperature | 14 days |
Refrigerated | 14 days |
Frozen | 14 days |
Freeze/thaw cycles | Stable x3 |
Causes for Rejection
Gross lipemia; hemolysis
Test Details
Use
Study IgA deficiencies in patients in association with recurrent sinopulmonary infections or repeated transfusions; study IgA elevations associated with IgA myeloma
Methodology
Immunologic
Additional Information
Two classes of IgA have been identified in humans: IgA1, which accounts for 80% to 90% of total serum IgA, and IgA2 which is the major subclass in secretions such as milk. The two subclasses appear to be regulated independently. Antigenic sites on the IgA subclasses are responsible for the anaphylactic transfusion reactions experienced by some patients totally deficient in either IgA1 or IgA2. After repeated transfusions, such patients may produce antibodies to these antigens. IgA subclasses are of further importance in that certain pathogenic microörganisms, including Haemophilus influenzae, are capable of enzymic cleavage of IgA1, leading to partial inactivation of this subclass. Recurrent sinopulmonary infections may, therefore, be related to deficiency of IgA2, which is resistant to these organisms. Grossly elevated levels of either subclass can occur in patients with IgA myeloma.
LOINC® Map
| Order Code | Order Code Name | Order Loinc | Result Code | Result Code Name | UofM | Result LOINC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 123049 | IgA, Subclasses (1-2) | 001784 | Immunoglobulin A, Qn, Serum | mg/dL | 2458-8 | |
| 123049 | IgA, Subclasses (1-2) | 123050 | IgA, Subclass 1 | mg/dL | 6886-6 | |
| 123049 | IgA, Subclasses (1-2) | 123051 | IgA, Subclass 2 | mg/dL | 6939-3 |
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