Test Code SOFT: IG Immunoglobulins (IgG, IgA, and IgM)
Additional Codes
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EPIC NAME: IMMUNOGLOBULINS EPIC CODE: LAB166
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Performing Laboratory
Saint Francis Medical Center-Chemistry
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum, Lithium heparin, K2-EDTA plasma
Container/Tube: Plain, red-top tube or serum gel tube, mint green top tube, lavendar top tube
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Stability: 8 days (R)
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Reference Values
IgG
690-1,400 mg/dL
See report for pediatric reference ranges.
IgA
Males: 88-410 mg/dL
Females: 70-370 mg/dL
See report for pediatric reference ranges.
IgM
Males: 34-210 mg/dL
Females: 40-240 mg/dL
See report for pediatric reference ranges.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Friday; day shift only
Test Classification and CPT Coding
82784 x 3
Methodology
Nephelometry