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Additional Codes
Epic EAP: LAB1001
Epic Description: IGG 1, 2, 3, AND 4
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Gold, Clot Activator with Inert Gel |
6.0 mL | 1.5 mL |
| Alternate | Red, No Anticoagulant, No gel | 6.0 mL | 1.5 mL |
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 3 days
Frozen: 2 weeks
Room Temperature: Unacceptable
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot serum into plastic vial. Transport refrigerated on freeze packs. Refrigerate if holding overnight.
Aliquot Requirements
Serum
Optimum 1.0 mL
Minimum 0.5 mL
Performing Lab
Sendout Lab
Reference Lab: Warde Laboratories, Referral code: IGSUB
http://www.wardelab.com/test_page.asp?test=IMMUNOGLOBULIN+G+%28IgG%29+SUBCLASSES
Assay Frequency
Monday – Saturday
Routine Turnaround Time
4 days, excluding weekends and holidays.
CSR Storage Requirements
Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot serum into plastic vial. Transport to laboratory. Refrigerate if holding overnight.
Rejection Criteria
Lipemic samples
Room Temperature samples
CPT Code Information
82787x4