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Test Code LAB71 IGG

Additional Codes

CPT Code: 82784

Methodology

IgG is contained in the Immunoglobulin Panel (LAB166).

Performing Laboratory

TidalHealth Peninsula Regional - Core Laboratory: Chemistry

Specimen Requirements

 

 Serum, with or without gel barrier
Draw blood in a red or gold-top serum tube. Spin down within 2 hours of collection to remove serum/plasma from cells. If not in a gel barrier tube, seperate serum into a plastic aliquot tube to remove from cells.

Send 1 mL of serum/plasma refrigerated at 2 - 8° Celsius.  Label specimen appropriately

Lithium heparin plasma is an acceptable alternative, but not the preferred specimen. 

Reference Values

>/=19 years: 700‑1600 mg/dL
16‑19 years:  549‑1584 mg/dL
14‑15 years:  716‑1711 mg/dL
12‑13 years:  759‑1550 mg/dL
10‑11 years:  698‑1560 mg/dL
7‑9 years:      572‑1474 mg/dL
4‑6 years:      504‑1465 mg/dL
1‑3 years:      453‑916 mg/dL
0‑1 year:        232‑1411 mg/dL