IgG
minimum sample volume required ~ 5ml
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.