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IMMUNOGLOBULINS A/E/G/M, SERUM
Test Code2295
CPT Codes
82784, 82785
Includes
"Immunoglobulin A; immunoglobulin E; immunoglobulin G; and immunoglobulin M quantitation
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Preferred Specimen
serum
Minimum Volume
3ml
Transport Temperature
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Samples suspected of having macroglobulins or cryoglobulins should be drawn and held at 37°C. Samples suspected of containing cold agglutinins should not be refrigerated prior to serum separation from clot.
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Samples suspected of having macroglobulins or cryoglobulins should be drawn and held at 37°C. Samples suspected of containing cold agglutinins should not be refrigerated prior to serum separation from clot.
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Specimen Stability
room temp-2days; refrigerated-7 days
Methodology
"IgG, IgA, IgM: Immunologic; IgE: Electrochemiluminescence immunoassay (ECLIA) "