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Lab Test Dictionary

IgA


Synonyms

Immunoglobulin A; Celiac

Specimen Type

Plasma or Serum

Performing Lab

RCHSD Chemistry


Epic ID

LAB73

Lab Test Days

Daily

Standard TAT

2 Hours

Stat TAT

1 Hour


Collection Information

Specimen Required

0.5-1 mL Blood

Container Type

Lithium Heparin (Light Green-Top) Tube (PST)

Collection Instructions

Serum collected in a (red-top) or serum separator tube (SST) is also acceptable.


Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK

Specimen Stability

Room Temp: 7 Days; Refrigerated: 7 Days; Frozen: 6 Months

Test Volume Required

0.5 mL Plasma or Serum

Minimum Test Volume

0.25 mL Plasma or Serum

Processing Instructions

Separate plasma or serum and deliver to Chemistry.


CPT Codes

82784


Revised

1/22/26

Initials

SA