Test Overview
Method
Turbidimetry
Analytical Platform
SPA Plus™
Result Included
Immunoglobulin G4 Subclass
Aliases/Synonyms
IgG4 subclass
Specimen
Specimen Type
SerumContainers
Collection Containers
Gold top (clot activator & gel)
Volume
Sample Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Collection & Handling
Handling Information
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 | Frozen |
|---|---|
| 3 days | 6 months |
Rejection Criteria
| Criteria | Specification |
|---|---|
| Hemolysis | Present |
Performance & Interpretation
Turnaround Time
7 days
Results
Name
Units
Reference Range
Conversion
-
IgG4 Subclassg/L0 - 2y: 0.005 - 0.784
2 - 4 y: 0.010 - 0.537
4 - 6 y: 0.018 - 1.125
6 - 8 y: 0.004 - 0.992
8 - 10 y: 0.019 - 0.932
10 - 12 y: 0.016 - 1.150
12 - 14 y: 0.037 - 1.360
14 - 18 y: 0.110 - 1.570
≥18 y: 0.039 - 0.864mg/L x 0.0100
Referral Location
Canada
Interface & Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Name | Result Codes | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| IGG4 | IgG4 | 28906 | g/L |
Test Version
Last Updated
2023-08-08