Test Name

IMMUNOGLOBULIN A (IgA)

Aliases

IGA TOTAL; SERUM IGA

Abbreviations

IGA

Test Classification

INDIVIDUAL

Department

SPECIAL CHEMISTRY

Sub Department

-

TAT Category

ELAPSED (CONTINUOUS) TIME

Estimated TAT

5

TAT Units

DAYS

Test Requirements

Serum collected using a serum separator tube (SST) or a plain red-top tube. Allow the sample to clot at room temperature for 30-60 minutes. Centrifuge the sample within 1 hour to separate the serum from the clot.

Clinical Utility

Evaluation of hypogammaglobulinemia, suspected IgA deficiency, IgA gammopathy

Last Review

26th Feb 2026