Ordering Recommendation
Aids in diagnosis of immunoglobulin disorders, including monoclonal gammopathies and immunodeficiencies.
Mnemonic
IGG
Methodology
Quantitative Nephelometry
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
Within 24 hours
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Serum separator tube or green (sodium or lithium heparin).
Specimen Preparation
Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.4 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions
Hemolyzed specimens
Remarks
Stability
After separation from cells: Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 8 days; Frozen: 1 year
Reference Interval
0- 30 days: 611-1542 mg/dL 1 month: 241-870 mg/dL 2 months: 198-577 mg/dL 3 months: 169-558 mg/dL 4 months: 188-536 mg/dL 5 months: 165-781 mg/dL 6 months: 206-676 mg/dL 7-8 months: 208-868 mg/dL |
9-11 months: 282-1026 mg/dL 1 year: 331-1164 mg/dL 2 years: 407-1009 mg/dL 3 years: 423-1090 mg/dL 4 years: 444-1187 mg/dL 5-7 years: 608-1229 mg/dL 8-9 years: 584-1509 mg/dL 10 years and older: 768-1632 mg/dL |
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
FDA
Note
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
82784
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
0050350 | Immunoglobulin G | 2465-3 |
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Aliases
- Gamma-globulins, Quantitative
- IgG Serum
- IgG single test
- IgG, Serum
Immunoglobulin G