Immunoglobulin G  (IGG)
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| Synonyms:
| IgG |
| 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: | Reference ranges vary with age. See report. |
| Methodology: | |
| Test Use: | Primary indications for measuring IgG serum levels include the following: recurrent or severe infections, other clinical suggestions of antibody deficiency, evaluation of M-components, and assessment of the progression and response to treatment of IgG mye |
| Additional Information: | No Additional Information Listed |
| Testing Includes: | Immunoglobulin G |
| Testing Facility: | AnMed Laboratory |