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IgA assay and anti-IgA detection service

IgA testing can determine whether a person has IgA deficiency when their detection threshold is below 0.05 mg/dL (0.5 mg/L). For these individuals, anti-IgA antibodies are tested to ensure that if they have a history of severe allergic transfusion reactions to blood products due to anti-IgA antibodies, they can be transfused with IgA-deficient blood products.


The laboratory does the following analyses:

  • identification of IgA deficiency;
  • detection of anti-IgA in people with an IgA deficiency.
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Certifications

  • Blood Regulations (SOR/2013-178): Guidance Document – Blood Regulations, Health Canada
  • CAN/CSA-Z902 standard: Blood and Blood Components
  • ISO 15189:12 standard: Medical Laboratories – Particular requirements for quality and competence. Standards Council of Canada.
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Questions about IgA assay and anti-IgA detection service?

Feel free to contact us! 

  • Phone:  514 832-5000, ext. 6300
  • Fax: 514 832-0271

Business hours:  

  • Sample receipt and testing: Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
  • Guidance/support: Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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For urgent requests or needs outside of business hours, please contact Hospital Customer Service, which is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

  • Phone: 1 888 666-4362, ext. 6909

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