Immunoglobulins (IgA, IgG, IgM) Quantitative

Message
ARUP Lab


Test Code
50630


Alias/See Also
QNTIG


CPT Codes
82784x3

Includes
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0050340

Immunoglobulin A



0050350

Immunoglobulin G



0050355

Immunoglobulin M
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Preferred Specimen
Serum or Plasma 1 mL


Minimum Volume
0.6 mL


Instructions
Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.6 mL)


Transport Container
ARUP Standard Transport Tube


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
After separation from cells: Ambient 8 hours; Refrigerated: 8 days; Frozen: 1 year (if frozen within 24 hours)


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolyzed specimens


Methodology
Quantitative Nephelometry

Setup Schedule
Sun-Sat


Report Available
Within 24 hours


Reference Range
Refer to individual test


Clinical Significance
initial test for suspected immunoglibulin disorder. In adults and older children with suspected hypogammaglobulinemia, order in conjunction with serum protein electrophoresis and immunofixation




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.