Test Directory

Immunoglobulin IgA

Containers - Adult

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Brown Cap, Gel Clotted
Volume Range

0.1 ml

Containers - Child

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Orange Cap - Paediatric
Volume Range

​0.1 ml

Reference ranges

Birth - 4 weeks: 0.01 - 0.15 g/L

4 weeks - 3 months: 0.05 - 0.40 g/L

3 months - 1 year: 0.10 - 0.70 g/L

1 - 2 yrs: 0.30 - 1.20 g/L

2 = 6 yrs: 0.30 - 2.00 g/L

6 16 yrs: 0.50 - 2.80 g/L

>16 yrs: 0.80 - 4.50 g/L​

Laboratory Site

WGH
Crewe Road South
Edinburgh
EH4 2XU
Telephone (Biochemistry): 0131 537 1910/1

Anticipated turnaround

7 Days

General additional information

Immunoglobulin retesting is not normally indicated within two weeks, and repeat requests in this time will typically be rejected.