Anti-IgA Antibodies
Possible cause of transfusion reactions in IgA deficient patients. Presence of anti-IgA Ab may be associated with risk of transfusion related reactions in rare cases (1 in 15 million).
| Tube | Serum Gel |
|---|---|
| ID | 12803 |
| Additional Information | The assay detects IgM and IgG anti-IgA but not IgE anti-IgA antibodies. |
| Turn Around | Refer to relevant laboratory for up to date turn around times, allowing an additional 10 working days for samples processing, dispatch and reporting and validation of the results. |
| Send to | Samples should be sent to the department of Clinical Immunology at LGI who will refer to appropriate referral lab. (Bristol) |
| Contact | ttp://tww-wafr/WAFR-FAD/Applications/ClinicalGuidance/User/Details.aspx?id=4971 |
| Advice | ttp://tww-wafr/WAFR-FAD/Applications/ClinicalGuidance/User/Details.aspx?id=4971 |
| Collection Con | No restriction |
| Frequency | Referred to external laboratory |
| Sample REQ | Blood |
| Ref. Range Notes | See reference range on referral website |
| Units | - Not Defined - |
| IP Acute TAT | Contact referral laboratory. Contact Immunology at LGI if sample is to be sent urgently. |
| IP Routine TAT | Refer to relevant laboratory for up to date turn around times, allowing an additional 10 working days for samples processing, dispatch and reporting and validation of the results. |
| GP Acute TAT | Contact referral laboratory. Contact Immunology at LGI if sample is to be sent urgently. |
| GP Routine TAT | Refer to relevant laboratory for up to date turn around times, allowing an additional 10 working days for samples processing, dispatch and reporting and validation of the results. |
| Telepath | AAB1L |
| ICE Codes | IAAB |
