Test Code IgG IgG
Aliases
IgG Quant- Blood, IgG Quantitative-Blood
Patient Preparation
No special patient preparation required
Collection Method
Venous collection
Minimum Volume
- Adults: 1 ml
- Pediatric: 0.6 ml
Container
Lt Green / Plasma Separator / Lithium Heparin
Preferred Specimen
Light Green Top (lithium heparin) plasma
Acceptable Specimens
Serum:
- Gold Top SST
- Red Top
Plasma:
- Light Geen Top (Lithium heparin)
- Purple Top(K2 EDTA) /li>
Reference or Target Ranges
700 – 1600 mg/dL
Reportable Units
mg/dL
Critical Value
Not defined for this assay
Reasons for Rejection
Hemolysis Threshold | 1000 mg/dL |
Icterus Threshold | 60 mg/dL |
Lipemia Threshold | 2000 mg/dL |
Other | QNS, contaminated, improperly Labeled, improper specimen type |
Specimen Stability
Ambient | 4 months |
Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) | 8 months |
Frozen(-40°C to 0°C) | 8 months |
Performance Information
Days and Time Performed | 24/7 |
Expected Turn Around Time | Routine: 4 hours |
Stat Availability | No |
Performing Bench | UH Chemistry |
Methodology/Method Description | Roche Cobas- Immunoturbidimetric assay |
CPT Codes
82784