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Test Code IGG Immunoglobulin G (IgG), Serum

Additional Codes

Epic Test ID

LAB71

Performing Laboratory

Bronson Laboratory Services-Chemistry

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 Requirements

Preferred

Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Gold or Red

Specimen Volume: 5.0 mL

Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL

 

Alternative

Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube: Mint or Green
Specimen Volume: 5.0 mL

Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL

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