Test Overview
Test Methodology

Quantitative Nephelometry

Test Usage

Aids in diagnosis of immunodeficiencies.

Reference Range *

Male: 4.0-24.0 mg/dL; Female: 5.0-28.0 mg/dL.

* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.

Test Details
Days Set Up
Daily
Analytic Time

1 day

Soft Order Code
SO
Synonyms
  • IgA-S
  • Salivary Immunoglobulin
  • Salivary Immunoglobulin
  • IgA, Salivary
  • IgA, Salivary
Laboratory
Sendout
Reference Laboratory
ARUP 0050525
Section
Special Testing
Specimen Requirements
Collection

Collect saliva. Centrifuge and separate to remove cellular material. Transfer to a clean plastic transport tube and refrigerate.

Normal Volume
1 mL saliva
Minimum Volume
0.4 mL saliva
Storage Temperature
Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 8 days; Frozen: 3 months (if frozen within 24 hours)
Additional Information

Test sent to ARUP Laboratories.

Billing
CPT Code
82784
LOINC
6938-5