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Immunoglobulins (IgA, IgG, IgM) Quantitative
MessageARUP 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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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