IMMUNOGLOBULIN, PANEL, IGG AND IGM AND IGA

Message
Chemistry


Test Code
LAB166


CPT Codes
82784

Includes
IMMUNOGLOBULIN G; IMMUNOGLOBULIN M; IMMUNOGLOBULIN A


Preferred Specimen
Gold top tube


Minimum Volume
Whole blood: 1 mL (TWO full red-top microtainers or two full light green-top microtainer).

Serum/ plasma: 500 uL


Other Acceptable Specimens
Light green top (Heparin plasma)


Instructions
Includes: Immunoglulin IgA, IgG, and IgM


Specimen Stability
Ambient: up to 24 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: up to 4 weeks


Setup Schedule
Everyday


Report Available
Same day


Limitations
An abnormally elevated level of a monoclonal immunoglobulin, as in cases of multiple myeloma,
amyloidosis, or other lymphoproliferative diseases, may interfere with the quantification of IgM, IgA or IgG.


Reference Range
IgA 70 - 400 mg/dL
IgG 700 - 1600 mg/dL
IgM 40 - 230 mg/dL


Performing Laboratory
Hoag Newport



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.