Immunoglobulin G, Plasma
Performing Lab(s)
Memorial-Belleville only
Specimen Requirement (s)
Specimen Type: plasma (preferred) or serum
Container/Tube: Mint green (LiHep) tube (preferred) or plain red top
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: NA
Lab instructions: NA
Day(s)/Shift(s) Test Set Up and Turnaround Time
Sunday through Saturday
Hours: 24 hours
Turnaround Time:
STAT: No
Routine: less than 24 hours from receipt.
Transport and Stability
Transport temperature: Ambient to lab
Reference Values
IgG
Age |
Reference Values |
0 – 3 weeks |
300 – 1500 mg/dL |
3 weeks - 6 months |
175 – 800 mg/dL |
6 months -1 year |
200 -500 mg/dL |
1 year - 4 years |
300 – 1000 mg/dL |
4 years - 10 years |
400 - 1400 mg/dL |
10 years - 18 years |
500-1600 mg/dL |
18 years - 150 years |
700-1600 mg/dL |
CPT/LOINC Codes
82784