{"product_id":"secretory-iga-faecal-2024","title":"Secretory IgA – Faecal","description":"\u003cp\u003eSecretory IgA (sIgA) is found in high concentrations in the secretions of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary and respiratory mucosal linings. The most recognised function of sIgA includes its role in ‘immune exclusion’ in which it prevents viruses, bacteria and other antigens adhering to and penetrating epithelial mucosa. SIgA may also inhibit inflammatory processes that damage the mucosa and preliminary evidence suggests that it may play a role in inducing an antigen specific immune response by a non-inflammatory mechanism. A sIgA deficiency may lower resistance to infection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gastrointestinal, genitourinary and respiratory mucosal linings represent extensive surfaces for potential assault by microbes. Secretory IgA (sIgA) is found in high concentrations in the secretions that bathe these mucosal cells where it acts as the chief antibody in the first line of immune defence. It is a very stable molecule which is resistant to degradation and therefore functions well in the harsh environment of the gastrointestinal tract. SIgA is thought of predominantly as a first line of defence as part of the innate immune response, whereas serum IgA is part of the adaptive immune response. In comparison to serum IgA, the functions of sIgA (secretory IgA) are not dependent on the specificity of the IgA molecule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSIgA can prevent antigens, including viruses, bacteria and bacterial toxins and enzymes, adhering to and penetrating the luminal epithelial mucosa. SIgA complexes with the antigens which facilitates their elimination by peristalsis or mucociliary movements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTest details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTest code:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Microbiome Health\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stool Test Kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection method:\u003c\/strong\u003e CI05.12.01\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTest method:\u003c\/strong\u003e EIA (Enzyme immunoassay)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurnaround time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-5 Business Days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is measured\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul class=\"analytes\"\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSecretory IgA\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon clinical applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul class=\"common-conditions\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/nutripath.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Respiratory-Health.png\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRespiratory Health\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cul class=\"common-conditions\"\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAsthma\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/nutripath.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Autoimmune-Immunue-System-and-Inflammatory-Conditions.png\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAutoimmune and Immune System\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cul class=\"common-conditions\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAutoimmune disorders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecurrent Infections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/nutripath.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Other-Health-Conditions.png\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther Health Conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cul class=\"common-conditions\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoeliac disease\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood sensitivities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eViral infections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eResources\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nutripath.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/2024-SECRETORY-IGA-.pdf\"\u003ePatient Brochure\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nutripath.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/2024-Faecal-Secretory-IgA.pdf\"\u003eSample Report\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis test should be ordered and interpreted with guidance from a qualified healthcare practitioner.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Test information is general only. Results should be interpreted with a qualified health practitioner and do not replace medical advice or diagnosis.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NutriPATH","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43256763088958,"sku":"NUTRIPATH-2024","price":110.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/6371\/9486\/files\/logo-circleonly-450x450_064d0d61-f769-4648-ad52-6104d33dc1fa.png?v=1787890041","url":"https:\/\/northshorehealthclinic.com.au\/products\/secretory-iga-faecal-2024","provider":"NSHC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}