TEST ID IGPANEL IMMUNOGLOBULIN PANEL
Performing Laboratory
NRLS-Core Chemistry
Specimen Type
Plasma/Serum
Specimen Required
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Lithium Heparin (Mint)
Acceptable: Serum gel, Tiger top, Red top
Specimen Volume: 3.0 mL
Collection Instructions:
Fasting specimens are recommended but not required.
Plasma gel tubes should be centrifuged within 2 hours of collection. 4 hours is acceptable.
Serum gel tubes should be fully clotted and centrifuged within 2 hours of collection. 4 hours is acceptable.
Red-top tubes should be fully clotted, centrifuged and aliquoted within 2 hours of collection. 4 hours is acceptable.
Specimen Minimum Volume
1.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type |
Temperature |
Time |
---|---|---|
Plasma/Serum | Refrigerated(preferred) | 7 days |
Ambient | 8 hours | |
Frozen | 3 months |
Profile Information
Reprting Name | Always Performed |
---|---|
IMMUNOGLOBULIN G | Yes |
IMMUNOGLOBULIN A | Yes |
IMMUNOGLOBULIN M | Yes |
Reference Values
An interpretive report will be provided