Test Code IMGL Immunoglobulins (IgG, IgA, and IgM), Serum

Methodology

Turbidimetric

Performing Laboratory

Huntsville Hospital Laboratory

Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube:

Preferred: Lithium heparin (light green-top)

Acceptable: Serum Gel

Draw blood, spin down and send 1 mL (pediatric: 0.5 mL) of plasma or serum.

Reference Values

Age	IgA (mg/dL)	IgG (mg/dL)	IgM (mg/dL)
<1 year	0-83	232-1411	0-145
1-3 years	20-100	453-916	19-146
4-6 years	27-195	504-1465	24-210
7-9 years	34-305	572-1474	31-208
10-11 years	53-204	698-1560	31-179
12-13 years	58-358	759-1550	35-239
14-15 years	47-249	716-1711	15-188
16-19 years	61-348	549-1584	23-259
>19 years	70-400	700-1600	40-230

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

82784 x 3

Secondary ID

HHA1353

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type	Temperature	Time
Plasma,lithium heparin / Serum	RT, spun	2 months
	Refrigerated, spun	4 months

Reject Due To

Hemolysis	Mild:	ok	Gross:	ok
Lipemia	Mild:	ok	Gross:	ok
Icterus	Mild:	ok	Gross:	ok