Anti IgA antibodies - serum
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| Item | Process |
|---|---|
| Specimen | 5 mL blood in plain tube. |
| Method | Immunoassay. |
| Reference Interval | Method dependent - consult pathologist. |
| Application | In patients with IgA deficiency, to determine the risk of transfusion associated anaphylaxis. |
| Interpretation | This test is of limited use in delineating a subgroup of IgA deficient patients who may be at higher risk of anaphylaxis if given infusions of blood products containing IgA. |
| Reference | Hammarstrom L. et al. Clin Exp Immunol 2000; 120(2): 225-231. |