Immunoglobulins A, G and M
| Abbrev Code: | IGGAM | ||
| Order Code: | LAB3568 | Order Name: | Immunoglobulins A G and M |
| Synonyms: | Quantitative Immunoglobulins | ||
| Methodology: | Immunoturbidimetry | ||
| CPT Codes: | 82784 x1, 82784 x1, 82784 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Performed Mon-Fri; results are reported the same day. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 2.7 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 1.1 mL |
| Container: | Red or gold (gel) Alternate Containers: Red (no gel) |
| Causes for Rejection: | Samples not separated from cells within 2 hours of collection. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Within 2 hours of collection, centrifuge and aliquot 0.9 mL, 0.45 mL minimum. Store in refrigerator. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Stability: | Samples suspected of having macroglobulins or cryoglobulins should be collected and held at 37C. Samples suspected of containing cold agglutinins should not be refrigerated prior to serum separation from clot. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | UM Specialty Core/Prot/Endo (Optilite C) |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | See individual test listings. |
| Use: | See individual listings. |
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