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Test Code LAB71 Immunoglobulin G

Additional Codes

IGG

Collection:

Specimen: Blood 

Container: SST (Preferred) or Red Top

Specimen Volume: 7 mL; Minimum 3 mL

 

Pediatric Collection:

One SST, or Red Top microtainer filled to 600 uL.

Stability:

Separate serum from gel/cells within 4 hours of collection.  Once serum is separated from cells:

 

Ambient: 8 Hours

Refrigerated (preferred): 1 Week

Frozen: 2 Weeks

Turnaround Time (TAT):

STAT: 2 HOURS

Routine: 4 HOURS

Test Availability:

Daily / 24 Hours / Available STAT

Performing Laboratory Section:

Chemistry / UMC MAIN LABORATORY

Reference Interval:

Age Range
< 15 days 320 - 1400 mg/dL
15 days - < 1 year 110 - 700 mg/dL
1 year - < 4 years 320 - 1150 mg/dL
4 years - < 10 years 540 - 1360 mg/dL
   10 years - < 19 years    660 - 1530 mg/dL

> 19 years

    552 - 1631 mg/dL Female    

540 - 1822 mg/dL Male