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Immunoglobulin G, Qn, Serum

Message
Indicate patient's age on the request form.


Test Code
001776


CPT Codes
82784

Preferred Specimen
Serum


Minimum Volume
0.6ml


Instructions
Separate serum from cells within 45 minutes of collection and transfer to a plastic transport tube. Plasma may be separated immediately and transferred to a plastic transport tube for shipment to the laboratory.


Transport Container
Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube


Transport Temperature
Samples suspected of having macroglobulins or cryoglobulins should be drawn and held at 37(degrees)C. Samples suspected of containing cold agglutinins should not be refrigerated prior to serum separation from clot.


Methodology
Immunoturbidimetric

Setup Schedule
M-F(1,3) SUN(2)




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.