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Blood Test Information

IgG
 
minimum sample volume required ~ 5ml

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Test Code: IGS

Tube type: SST

Other acceptable tube types
Lithium heparin (pale green)

Special instructions
None

Minimum retesting interval
Test should not be repeated within 21 days.

Reference Range
<2 weeks: 3.0 - 13.0
2 - 52 weeks: 1.1 - 6.5
1 - 3 years: 3.0 - 10.7
4 - 9 years: 5.1 - 12.6
10 - 15 years: 6.0 - 14.2
16 years +: 6.0 - 16.0

Units
g/L

Linked to
Immunoglobulins

Turnaround Time
1 day

Department: Biochemistry

Clinical Application
Suspected immunoglobulin deficiency. Monitoring of myeloma.

Please see guideline provided below.

Webpage updated: January 2025.

Links:
» Immunglobulin Interpretation Guideline

 
 

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