Testing Laboratory
Lifeblood BrisbaneDepartment
Immunology
Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)
AIGA
Test Code (Numeric Code)
7277
Laboratory Handling
Phlebotomy
Serum
Transport
Ambient
Sample Stability
2-8°C until testing
Synonyms
AIGA
Turnaround Time
4 weeks
Due to the vetting and approval process as well as shipping the sample internationally, the turnaround time may be up to 4 weeks.
This test may be vetted by the laboratory. Please include relevant clinical information on the request form to ensure appropriate tests are approved. See the 'Clinical Information' section below for more information on the indications for testing.
Specimen Type
- Serum
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- SST II (Gold Cap)
Acceptable
- Plain (Red Top)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
12
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)
12
Paediatric Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- SST II (Gold Cap)
Acceptable
- Plain (Red Top)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
4
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)
2
Pre-testing Requirements
IgA levels. All requests will require undetectable IgA.
This test is vetted by an Immunopathologist at LabPlus and a NZBS transfusion medicine specialist.
If the test is approved, the requesting doctor must complete the Lifeblood form from the Resources section and include their contact details on the request form so laboratory staff can contact them.
Additional Specimen Information
If the test is vetted yes, the lifeblood form in the resources section must be completed. Ensure the request form includes the requestor's contact details so that the Lifeblood Form can be sent to the requestor if the test is required.
Last updated: 23/04/2026