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IgG (immunoglobulin G)

Message
SRHC Clients:
  • 1 Lime top
  • 1 Yellow top
  • Overnight fasting is perferred


Test Code
LAB71


Alias/See Also
IgG Quantitative


CPT Codes
82784

Preferred Specimen
1 Lime green top


Patient Preparation
Overnight fasting perferred

Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
1 Yellow top


Transport Container
1 Lime/Yellow top


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 3 Months


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


Methodology
Immunoturbidimetric

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
4-8 Hours


Reference Range
650-1600 mg/dl


Clinical Significance
Increased IgG is associated with acute and chronic inflammations, monoclonal IgG myeloma, autoimmune diseases; Decreased IgG is found in selevtive IgG deficiency, Bruton's Disease, and acquired immune deficiency.


Performing Laboratory
SRH Main Laboratory



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.