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IMMUNOGLOBULIN G (IGG), SERUM

Test Code
LAB71


Preferred Specimen
One 5 mL gold top tube
Pediatric Volume: Two gold top microtainers


Minimum Volume
Required for Testing: 0.8 mL serum


Instructions
Sample must be centrifuged within two hours of collection and put into aliquot tubes following centrifugation. Aliquot 0.8 mL and refrigerate.


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 10 days at 2-8 C  


Methodology
Turbidimetric

Setup Schedule
Monday-Friday


Clinical Significance
Detecting or monitoring monoclonal gammopathies and immune deficiencies


Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospital, Inc.
Camden Clark Medical Center
United Hospital Center
Wheeling Hospital




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