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Epic EAP: LAB1000
Epic Description: IGG 4
Synonym
IgG Subclass 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: 8 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: IGG4
http://www.wardelab.com/test_page.asp?test=IMMUNOGLOBULIN+G+%28IgG%29%2C+SUBCLASS+4
Assay Frequency
Monday – Friday
Routine Turnaround Time
5 days, excluding weekends and holidays.
CSR Storage Requirements
Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot serum into plastic vial. Transport to laboratory. Refrigerate if holding overnight.
CPT Code Information
82787
Rejection Criteria
Lipemic Samples
Room Temperature samples