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 the appropriate referral lab. (Bristol)
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.