Test Code IGG Immunoglobulin G (IgG), Serum
Performing Laboratory
Lima Memorial Health System Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
Preferred:
Container/Tube: Green cap-yellow ring Top (Lithium Heparin Gel) tube
Minimum Volume: 1.0 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge within 2 hours.
Also Acceptable:
Container/Tube: Plain, Red Top or Serum gel (SST-Gel) tube
Reference Values
1 day-14 days: 760-1633 mg/dl
15 days-3 months: 299-821 mg/dl
4 months-6 months: 142-952 mg/dl
7 months-1 Year: 418-1102 mg/dl
1 year 1 month- 1 Year 11 months: 356-1162 mg/dl
2 years-3 years: 492-1224 mg/dl
4 years-6 years: 564-1332 mg/dl
7 years-9 years: 658-1480 mg/dl
10 years-12 years: 625-1541 mg/dl
13 years-16 years: 680-1493 mg/dl
17 years+: 600-1600 mg/dl
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 8 hours
Refrigerate: 48 hours
Frozen: aliquot for longer storage
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
Immunoturbidimetric
Test Classification and CPT Coding
82784