Immunoglobulins G, A, M, with Total Kappa and Lambda Quantitation

Test Code
14502


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


Methodology
Nephelometric

Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: 1-3 days


Reference Range
See Laboratory Report




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.