Test Code LAB166 Immunoglobulin Panel (IgG, IgA, and IgM)
Intended Use
Quantitative determination of Immunoglobulin G, Immunoglobulin A, and Immunoglobulin M levels in human serum or plasma
Methodology
Turbidimetry
Performing Laboratory
RCH
Specimen Requirements
Preferred: Serum
Container/Tube: Plain, Red-top or Gold, serum tube
Acceptable: Plasma (heparinized)
Container/Tube: Lt Green/Mint top (lithium heparin) tube
Specimen Volume: 1.0 mL (minimum Volume 0.1 mL)
Collection Instructions: Recommended 8-12 hour fast (not required). Avoid hemolysis and lipemia. Forward promptly.
Specimen Stability
Refrigerate (preferred): 3 days
Frozen (< -20C): > 3 days
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
82784 x 3