Immunoglobulin G
Order Name
IGG
Revision Date 04/08/2014
Revision Date 04/08/2014
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Immunoglobulin G
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| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Alternate 1 | 1.0 mL ( 0.5 mL) | Serum | Serum Gel Tube | Refrigerated |
| Alternate 2 | 1.0 mL ( 0.5 mL) | Plasma | EDTA | Refrigerated |
| Alternate 3 | 1.0 mL ( 0.5 mL) | Plasma | Lithium Heparin | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Fasting is recommended. Draw blood in a serum gel tube(s). Spin down and send 1 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of serum refrigerated. Note: Label specimen with patient name (first and last) or other unique identifier, patient hospital identification number or Social Security number, date and time of draw, collector initials, and test(s) being ordered. |
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| Reference Range | An interpretive report will be provided. | |||
| Methodology | Turbidimetric | |||
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Testing Schedule | Monday through Sunday |
| Expected TAT | 3 hours from time received in laboratory |
| Stat TAT | 45 min. from time received in laboratory |
| CPT Code(s) | 82784 |
| Lab Section | NRLS-Core Chemistry |