ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Immunoglobulins (IgA, IgG, IgM), Quantitative : 0050630

Mnemonic: QNTIG

Ordering Recommendation: Initial test for suspected immunoglobulin disorder.
Methodology: Quantitative Nephelometry
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: Within 24 hours
Specimen Required: Collect: Serum separator tube or green (sodium or lithium heparin).

Specimen Preparation: Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.6 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions: Hemolyzed specimens.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): After separation from cells: Ambient 8 hours; Refrigerated: 8 days; Frozen: 1 year (if frozen within 24 hours)
Reference Interval:
 
 
Test Number Components Reference Interval
0050340Immunoglobulin A  
 
0-30 days: 1-7 mg/dL
1 month: 1-53 mg/dL
2 months: 3-47 mg/dL
3 months: 5-46 mg/dL
4 months: 4-72 mg/dL
5 months: 8-83 mg/dL
6 months: 8-67 mg/dL
7-8 months: 11-89 mg/dL 		9-11 months: 16-83 mg/dL
1 year: 14-105 mg/dL
2 years: 14-122 mg/dL
3 years: 22-157 mg/dL
4 years: 25-152 mg/dL
5-7 years: 33-200 mg/dL
8-9 years: 45-234 mg/dL
10 years and older: 68-378 mg/dL
0050350Immunoglobulin G  
 
0- 30 days: 611-1542 mg/dL             
1 month: 241-870 mg/dL                         
2 months: 198-577 mg/dL           
3 months: 169-558 mg/dL                   
4 months: 188-536 mg/dL                         
5 months: 165-781 mg/dL                         
6 months: 206-676 mg/dL                           
7-8 months: 208-868 mg/dL                        		9-11 months: 282-1026 mg/dL
1 year: 331-1164 mg/dL
2 years: 407-1009 mg/dL
3 years: 423-1090 mg/dL
4 years: 444-1187 mg/dL
5-7 years: 608-1229 mg/dL
8-9 years: 584-1509 mg/dL
10 years and older: 768-1632 mg/dL
0050355Immunoglobulin M  
 
0-30 days: 0-24 mg/dL                     
1 month: 19-83 mg/dL                               
2 months: 16-100 mg/dL                         
3 months: 23-85 mg/dL                               
4 months: 26-96 mg/dL                             
5 months: 31-103 mg/dL                           
6 months: 33-97 mg/dL                               
7-8 months: 32-120 mg/dL                          		9-11 months: 39-142 mg/dL
1 year: 41-164 mg/dL
2 years: 46-160 mg/dL
3 years: 45-190 mg/dL
4 years: 41-186 mg/dL
5-7 years: 46-197 mg/dL
8-9 years: 49-230 mg/dL
10 years and older: 60-263 mg/dL

CPT Code(s): 82784 x3