Test Code LAB1150 Immunoglobulins (IgG, IgA, and IgM), Plasma or Serum
Additional Codes
Test Name in EPIC | EPIC Test Code | Mnemonic |
---|---|---|
IMMUNOGLOBULINS | LAB1150 | IMGLB |
Methodology
Profile Information: |
Immunoglobulin A |
Immunoglobulin G |
Immunoglobulin M |
Immunoturbidimetric
Specimen Requirements
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Preferred:
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Serum gel
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Additional Information: Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Alternate:
Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube: Light-green top (lithium heparin gel)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Additional Information: Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Note: Plasma is not acceptable for serum protein electrophoresis.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate 5 days/Ambient 8 hours OK/Frozen NO
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Performing Laboratory
Chemistry-
SMDC Clinical Lab
Test Classification and CPT Coding
82784 x 3
Reference Values
See individual test listings.