IgA antibody

Sample type

Serum

Use

Detection or monitoring of IgA monoclonal gammopathies and IgA-related immune deficiencies

Precautions

The reagent contains sodium azide 0.95 g/L. Avoid any contact with skin or mucous.

Interfering factors

Bilirubin (10 mg/dL) does not interfere. Hemoglobin (4 g/L), rheumatoid factors (200 IU/mL) and lipemia (20 g/L) may affect the results. Other substances may interfere.

Pre analytical errors

1- Incorrect Analysis ordered

2- patients identification error

3- sample collection errors

Corrective action

1- Using appropriate technology.

2- Monitoring quality indicators in the lab.

3- Choosing appropriate products.

Post analytical errors

1- Report delayed

2- Not all requested tests done

3- Sharing the results of patients or writing the result incorrectly.

Corrective action

1- Done Accurate Reports after doing tests

2- Assure that the prescribed preventive maintenance for the instruments is performed

3- Attention when delivered the results of patient and write them in the reports

Reference Range

The IgA normal range differs with age and the IgA normal range for an healthy adult is between 80 – 350 mg/dL.