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IGG
Test CodeIMMIGG
Preferred Specimen
2 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
Serum should be separated immediately from clot.
Transport Container
Plastic screw-cap vial
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 90 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 90 days
Methodology
Immunoturbidimetric
Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Fri; Report available: 1 day
Clinical Significance
Increased IgG is associated with acute and chronic inflammations, monoclonal IgG myeloma, autoimmune diseases; decreased IgG is found in selective IgG deficiency, Bruton's Disease, and acquired immune deficiency.
