Test Overview
Test Methodology
Turbidmetric
Test Usage
To evaluate humoral immunity and monitor therapy in B cell neoplasms, particularly myeloma.
Reference Range *
Cord blood (age <1 mos): 610 - 1540 mg/dL, age 1 mos: 240 - 870 mg/dL, age 2-5 mos: 170 - 670 mg/dL, age 6-9 mos: 210 - 870 mg/dL, age 10-11 mos: 280 - 1030 mg/dL, age 1 yr: 330 - 1160 mg/dL, age 2-3 yrs: 405 - 1160 mg/dL, age 4-5 yrs: 440 - 1190 mg/dL, age 6-150 yrs: 620 - 1520 mg/dL.
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Test Details
Days Set Up
Monday - Friday
Analytic Time
8 hours
Soft Order Code
IGG
MiChart Code
IgG
Synonyms
- IgG
- Quantitative IgG
- IMMUNOGLOBULIN G
Laboratory
Chemical Pathology
Section
Immunopathology
Specimen Requirements
Collection Instructions
Collect specimen in SST tube. Centrifuge, aliquot serum into a plastic vial and refrigerate. Store at 2-8°C up to 8 days.
Samples may be frozen at -20°C or below for up to 3 months if they are frozen within 24 hours after collection.
Alternate Specimen
Red top
Normal Volume
0.5 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL serum
Billing
CPT Code
82784
Fee Code
21987
LOINC
2465-3