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IgAmg/dL
IgA is an antibody class found in blood and mucous membranes.
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What IgA measures
IgA is an antibody class found in blood and mucous membranes.
If your IgA is low
IgA below the range is fairly common and often without symptoms; it matters when interpreting celiac antibody tests.
Commonly associated with
- Selective IgA deficiency
- Certain medications
If your IgA is high
IgA above the range is commonly associated with chronic infection, inflammation, liver conditions or immune conditions.
Commonly associated with
- Chronic infection or inflammation
- Liver conditions
- Immune conditions
Typical reference range
| Group | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Adults | 90 – 386 mg/dL |
Typical adult values used by many US labs. Your own report prints the range your lab validated for its method, and that range is the one that counts. Labwise always uses the printed range first.
If it is within range
Your IgA is within the range printed by your lab.
Also listed as
Immunoglobulin A, IgA, Serum, Immunoglobulin A, Qn, Serum
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This page is general information about what a laboratory test measures and what results outside a reference range are commonly associated with. It is not medical advice, does not diagnose any condition and does not replace your clinician. Discuss your results with your healthcare provider.