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Test Code IGG Immunoglobulin G (IgG), Serum

Methodology

Turbidimetric

Performing Laboratory

Huntsville Hospital Laboratory

Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube:

Preferred: Lithium heparin (light green-top)

Acceptable: Serum Gel

 Draw blood, spin down and send 1 mL (pediatric:  0.2 mL) of plasma or serum.

Reference Values

 

Age

IgG (mg/dL)

< 1 year

232 – 1411

1 – 3 years

453 – 916

4 – 6 years

504 – 1465

7 – 9 years

572 – 1474

10 – 11 years

698 – 1560

12 – 13 years

759 – 1550

14 – 15 years

716 – 1711

16- 19 years

549 – 1584

>19 years

700 – 1600

 

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

CPT Coding

82784

Secondary ID

HHA1270

LOINC Coding

Test name LOINC Code

Immunoglobulin G (IgG), Serum or Plasma

 2465-3

 

Specimen Stability Information

 

Specimen Type

Temperature

Time

Plasma,lithium heparin / Serum

RT, spun

 4 months
 

Refrigerated, spun

 8 months

 

Reject Due To

 

Hemolysis

Mild:

ok

Gross:

ok

Lipemia

Mild:

ok

Gross:

ok

Icterus

Mild:

ok

Gross:

ok