Immunoglobulin G

Test information: Provides most of the immunoglobin-based immunity against foreign molecules but has a slower effect than IgM

Specimen Type(s)

• Blood;

Other Acceptable Specimen Type(s)

N/A

Specimen Container - Adult

• Gold Top SST BD;

Specimen Container - Paediatric

• Clear - Plain;

Analytes

• N/A;

Part of a test profile?

No

Volume (min) of sample to be sent to laboratory

4ml

Patient Preparation, Sample Handling and Transport

N/A

Maximum add on time

5 days

Units and Reference Ranges / Interpretation

RR for Male and Female less than 15dys - 3.20-14.00 g/L 15day to less than 1yr - 1.10-7.00 g/L 1yr to less than 4yrs - 3.20-11.50 g/L 4yrs to less than 10yrs - 5.40-13.60 g/L 10yrs to less than 19yr - 6.60-15.30 g/L RR for Female - 19-80yrs (Winpath upper limit is 120yrs) - 5.52 - 16.31 g/L RR for Male - 19-80yrs (Winpath upper limit is 120yrs) - 5.40 - 18.22 g/L

UKAS number

8869

UKAS accredited test?

Yes

Comments

N/A

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