Term info
definition
Is a quantification of immunoglobulin A, an antibody with a role in mucosal immunity. Reduced levels of IgA may indicate a congenital deficiency and increased levels may indicate multiple myeloma.
definition citation
http://labtestsonline.org.uk/understanding/analytes/immunoglobulins/tab/test/
gwas trait
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has exact synonym
IgA levels, serum immunoglobulin A measurement