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Immunoglobulins G, A, M, with Total Kappa and Lambda Quantitation
Test Code14502
CPT Codes
83883 (x2), 82784 (x3)
Preferred Specimen
2 mL serum collected in a serum separator tube (SST)
Patient Preparation
Fasting preferred
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
Centrifuge, pour, and refrigerate serum specimen at 2-8°C; otherwise freeze at -20°C or lower for longer periods. Send refrigerated serum samples on cold packs, or frozen samples on dry ice.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: Not established
Refrigerated: 10 days
Frozen: 6 months
Refrigerated: 10 days
Frozen: 6 months
Methodology
Nephelometric
Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: 1-3 days
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report