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Test Code IGGAM IMMUNOGLOBULIN A,G,M    

Methodology

Immunoturbidimetric

 

Useful for:

 

      Detecting or monitoring Monoclonal Gammopathies and Immune Deficiencies

Specimen Requirements

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

Preferred:

Serum (SST)

Container/Tube: Serum Gel Tube
Specimen Volume(Preferred): 0.3 mL of serum      Minimum:  0.1 mL of serum

Collection Instructions: Spin down within 2 hours of collection.

 

Alternate:

Serum Red Top

Container/Tube: Plain Red Top
Specimen Volume(Preferred): 0.3 mL of serum      Minimum:  0.1 mL of serum

Collection Instructions: Spin down within 2 hours of collection.

 

Alternate:

Heparinized Plasma

Container/Tube: Green Top
Specimen Volume(Preferred): 0.3 mL of serum      Minimum:    0.1 mL of serum

Collection Instructions: Spin down within 2 hours of collection.

Specimen Retention Time

7 days

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Friday

Specimen Stability

 

    Specimen Type         Temperature       Time
      Serum          Refrigerate  
     
     
     

Reference Values

 

 

Males:      
  IgA IgG IgM
<1 month 0-11 mg/dL 197-833 mg/dL 0-65 mg/dL
1-6 months 0-40 mg/dL 140-533 mg/dL 0-84 mg/dL
6 months to 1 year 1-82 mg/dL 130-823 mg/dL 15-117 mg/dL
1-4 years 9-137 mg/dL 413-1112 mg/dL 30-146 mg/dL
4-7 years 44-187 mg/dL 468-1328 mg/dL 31-151 mg/dL
7-10 years 58-204 mg/dL 582-1441 mg/dL 21-140 mg/dL
10-13 years 46-218 mg/dL 685-1620 mg/dL 27-151 mg/dL
13-16 years 29-251 mg/dL 590-1600 mg/dL 26-184 mg/dL
16-19 years 68-259 mg/dL 522-1703 mg/dL 28-179 mg/dL
> 19 years 70-400 mg/dL 700-1600 mg/dL 40-230 mg/dL
       
Females:      
  IgA IgG IgM
<1 month 0-10 mg/dL 136-872 mg/dL 0-57 mg/dL
1-6 months 0-42 mg/dL 311-664 mg/dL 0-127 mg/dL
6 months to 1 year 6-68 mg/dL 325-647 mg/dL 0-130 mg/dL
1-4 years 15-111 mg/dL 421-1202 mg/dL 35-184 mg/dL
4-7 years 33-146 mg/dL 560-1319 mg/dL 42-184 mg/dL
7-10 years 28-180 mg/dL 485-1473 mg/dL 30-165 mg/dL
10-13 years 55-193 mg/dL 586-1609 mg/dL 42-211 mg/dL
13-16 years 62-241 mg/dL 749-1640 mg/dL 34-225 mg/dL
16-19 years 69-262 mg/dL 804-1817 mg/dL 42-224 mg/dL
> 19 years 70-400 mg/dL 700-1600 mg/dL 40-230 mg/dL

Performing Laboratory

Logan Health Medical Center-Chemistry

Test Classification and CPT Coding

82784x3