Immunoglobulin Battery (IMMUNO BAT)
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| Synonyms:
| Serum Immunoglobulins |
| Specimen: | Blood; (1) SST (serum separator) or Red (no preservative) top vacutainer tube. Patient should be fasting. |
| Volume: | Full primary tube |
| Minimum Volume: | 300 microL serum |
| Collection: | If tube other than an SST is collected, transfer serum or plasma to a tightly capped plastic aliquot tube within 2 hours of collection for transport.
Refrigerate at 2-8°C for 7 days; freeze at -20°C within 24 hours of collection for up to 3 months. |
| Rejection Criteria: | Improper labeling. |
| Reference Range: | See Report |
| Methodology: | |
| Test Use: | Evaluate humoral immunity |
| Additional Information: | No Additional Information Listed |
| Testing Includes: | Quantitation of IgG, IgM, and IgA levels in serum. |
| Testing Facility: | AnMed Laboratory |