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Unit Code 8157:
Immunoglobulin A (IgA), Serum

Useful For Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful

Detection or monitoring of monoclonal gammopathies and immune

deficiencies

Special Instructions and Forms Describes specimen collection and preparation information, test algorithms, and other information pertinent to test. Also includes pertinent information and consent forms to be used when requesting a particular test

Method Name A short description of the method used to perform the test

Nephelometry
See "Celiac Disease Diagnostic Testing Algorithm" in
Special Instructions for the recommended approach to 
a patient suspected of celiac disease.

Reporting Name A shorter/abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test; an abbreviated test name

Immunoglobulin A (IgA), S

Ordering Mnemonic An alternate Mayo code (to the Unit Code) for a test

IGA

Aliases Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching

Gamma-Globulins, Quantitative

IgA (Immunoglobulin A)

IgA single test

Immune Competence

Soft-IGA