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Test Code LAB1152 Immunoglobulin G (IgG), Plasma or Serum

Additional Codes

Test Name in EPIC EPIC Test Code Mnemonic
IGG LAB1152 IGG

 

Methodology

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: 0.5 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Separate serum from cells within 2 hours of draw.

Additional Information:

1. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles.

2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).

 

Alternate:

Specimen Type: Plasma

Container/Tube: Light-green top (lithium heparin gel)

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL

Collection Instructions: Separate plasma from cells within 2 hours of draw.

Additional Information:

1. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles.

2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerate 5 days/Frozen OK/Ambient 8 hours OK

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Performing Laboratory

Chemistry-

SMDC Clinical Lab

Test Classification and CPT Coding

82784

Reference Values

0-14 days: 320-1,407 mg/dL

15 days-1 year: 108-702 mg/dL

1-3 years: 316-1,148 mg/dL

4-9 years: 542-1,358 mg/dL

10-18 years: 658-1,534 mg/dL

Adult: 661-1,464 mg/dL