Immunoglobulin G

Alphabetical Test listing

Immunoglobulin G-1140

Test name:

Immunoglobulin G

Test number:

1140

Excellian order number:

82784.1

Abbreviation:

IGG

Alternate names:

IgG

Specimen type:

Serum

Collection container:

Gold serum separator (SST) tube

Volume:

1.0 mL

Minimum volume:

0.2 mL

Collection instructions:

Immediatley following collection, mix sample by gently inverting 5 times

Processing instructions:

1. Allow sample to clot for a minimum of 30 minutes
2. Spin within two (2) hours of sample collection

Transport container:

Gold serum separator (SST) tube

Alternate collection container:

Red serum vial/tube - 5 mL

Red/grey serum separator (SST) vial/tube, 10 mL

Alternate processing instructions:

Allow sample to clot
Spin
Transfer serum to a False bottom plasma/serum transport vial/tube (AHL), labelled as serum, within two (2) hours of sample collection

Alternate transport container:

False bottom plasma/serum transport vial/tube (AHL)

Red/grey serum separator (SST) vial/tube, 10 mL

Transport and stability:

Refrigerated (preferred) - 8 days

Frozen (OK)

Freeze/thaw cycles - stable x1

Reason for rejection:

Improper labels (unlabeled or mislabeled)
Hemolysis (some procedures)
Improper anticoagulant or ratio
Delay in transport
Improper storage temperature affecting results
Improper container
Leaking container resulting in compromised specimen
Quantity not sufficient (QNS)

Performing lab:

AHL - Immunology: I

Days set up:

Mo - Fr

TAT:

1 - 2 days

Method:

Turbidimetric

Reference ranges:

Reference range varies according to age

Age	Reference range
0 through 2 years	32.7 - 1270 mg/dL
3 through 4 years	468 - 1250 mg/dL
5 through 6 years	532 - 1340 mg/dL
7 through 8 years	454 - 1360 mg/dL
9 through 10 years	468 - 1360 mg/dL
11 through 12 years	468 - 1490 mg/dL
13 through 14 years	664 - 1490 mg/dL
15 through 18 years	550 - 1440 mg/dL
Adult	610 - 1616 mg/dL

CPT codes:

82784

Date created:

11/30/2001

Revised date:

02/03/2022

Review date:

01/11/2024