Immunoglobulin G Subclass 1
Test Summary
Increased IgG is associated with acute and chronic inflammations, monoclonal IgG myeloma, autoimmune diseases; decreased IgG is found in selective IgG deficiency, Bruton's Disease, and acquired immune deficiency.
Aliases
- IgG Subclass 1
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
2 mL Serum
Minimum Volume
1.5 mL Serum
Instructions
SST or Red top: Avoid hemolysis. Invert a minimum of 5 times, then allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes. Centrifuge the tube for at least 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
SST (speckled top tube) or Red top
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 24 hours
- Refrigerated = 7 days
- Frozen = at least 7 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Hemolysis and Lipemia
Order Code
IGGSU1
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB3570
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 82787
Billing Code
- 300242
CPT Statement
Methodology
Nephelometry
FDA Status
FDA Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
Department
Molecular/Serology
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday, Thursday; BS; Reports available: 3 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
2 mL Serum
Minimum Volume
1.5 mL Serum
Instructions
SST or Red top: Avoid hemolysis. Invert a minimum of 5 times, then allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes. Centrifuge the tube for at least 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
SST (speckled top tube) or Red top
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 24 hours
- Refrigerated = 7 days
- Frozen = at least 7 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Hemolysis and Lipemia
Result Information
Methodology
Nephelometry
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday, Thursday; BS; Reports available: 3 days