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HelpTest Code IGG Immunoglobulin G (IgG), Serum or Plasma
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Epic Test ID
LAB71
Performing Laboratory
Bronson Laboratory Services-Chemistry
Specimen Required
| Container Type: |
Optimal: Inpatient: Mint STAT: Mint Outpatient: Gold Acceptable: Red Top or Green Lithium Heparin.
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| Optimal Collection Volume: |
4.5 mL; Full Tube |
| Collection Instructions: |
Gently invert sample 5-6 times after collection. |
| Processing Instructions: |
1. Allow serum sample to clot for 30 minutes. 2. Centrifuge specimen within 2 hours of collection. 3. Specimen tubes without a gel barrier should have the serum or plasma aliquoted to a false bottom container after centrifugation. 4. Keep serum/plasma refrigerated until testing can be performed. |
Reference Values
Newborns: 611-1,541 mg/dL
1-6 months: 165-781 mg/dL
7-12 months: 208-1,026 mg/dL
1-3 years: 331-1,090 mg/dL
4-5 years: 444-1,187 mg/dL
6-8 years: 608-1,229 mg/dL
9-10 years: 583-1,509 mg/dL
Adults: 613-1,400 mg/dL
Methodology
Immunoturbidimetric
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Specimen Stability
Serum*, Room Temperature - 4 months
Serum*, Refrigerated - 8 months
Serum*, Frozen - 8 months
*Note: Heparinized plasma in gel separator tubes is less stable than serum and is only suitable for add-on testing up to 2 days following sample collection.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
82784