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Immunoglobulin G (IgG), Serum

Test ID: IGG
Orderable by Ontario ND

Test

Method

Turbidimetry

Platform

SPA Plus™

Report Includes

Immunoglobulin G (IgG)

Specimens

Serum

Test Location

Scarborough General Hospital, 3050 Lawrence Avenue, Scarborough ON M1P 2V5

Test Version

20-Jul-2023

Specimen

Specimens

Serum

Collection Containers

Gold top (clot activator & gel)

Sample Volume

1 mL

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Comment

One 0.5 mL specimen is sufficient for testing IgA, IgG and IgM at this lab.

Collection & Handling

Handling Information

Separate as soon as possible to prevent hemolysis. Store and send frozen.

Additional Information

Provide date of birth and gender. The report will not include reference ranges when age and gender are not provided.

Stability

Refrigerated 3 days
Frozen 6 months

Rejection Criteria

Hemolysis Present

Test Version

20-Jul-2023

Performance / Interpretation

Method

Turbidimetry

Platform

SPA Plus™

Turnaround Time

7 days

Results

Name Units Reference Range Conversion Factor
Immunoglobulin G (IgG) g/L
  • 0 - 1 y: 2.3 - 14.1
  • 1 - 4 y: 4.5 - 14.3
  • 4 - 7 y: 5.0 - 14.6
  • 7 - 10 y: 5.7 - 14.7
  • 10 - 14 y: 7.0 - 15.5
  • 14 - 20 y: 7.2 - 15.8
  • > 20 y: 6.1 - 16.2
mg/dL x 0.0100

Test Location

Scarborough General Hospital, 3050 Lawrence Avenue, Scarborough ON M1P 2V5

Test Version

20-Jul-2023

Interface / Setup

HL7 Interface Codes

Order Code Result Codes Units
IGG 1621IgG g/L

Test Version

20-Jul-2023