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HelpTest Code IGG IgG (Quantitative)
Additional Codes
Epic EAP: LAB71
Epic Description: IGG
Synonym
Immunoglobulin G
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Green, Lithium Heparin with Inert Gel |
4. 5 mL | 1.0 mL |
| Alternate | Gold, Clot Activator with Inert Gel OR Red, No Anticoagulant, No gel | 4. 5 mL | 1.0 mL |
| Preferred Micropuncture | Green Micro, Lithium Heparin with Inert Gel | 2 X 0.6 mL | 1 X 0.6 mL |
| Alternate Micropuncture |
Red Micro, No anticoagulant, No gel OR Gold Micro, clot activator with inert gel |
2 X 0.6 mL | 1 X 0.6 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot serum/plasma into plastic vial and refrigerate. Transport refrigerated on freeze packs.
Aliquot Requirements
Plasma or Serum
Optimum 0.5 mL
Minimum 0.1 mL
Performing Lab
Automated Chemistry Lab
Assay Frequency
24/7
Routine Turnaround Time
24 hours
CSR Storage Requirements
Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot serum/plasma into plastic vial. Refrigerate if holding overnight.
CPT Code Information
82784