Container/Tube: Serum gel tube
Specimen Volume: 2.5 mL of serum
Transport Temperature: Refrigerated
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge specimens and remove the serum or plasma from the cellular material within 2 hours of collection
Stability
| Storage | Temperature | Stability |
| Room Temperature | 18-28 °C (64-82 °F) | ≤ 1 day |
| Refrigerated | 2-8 °C (36-46 °F) | ≤ 7 days |
| Frozen | ≤ Negative 18 °C (≤0 °F) | ≤ 4 weeks |
Rate Nephelometry
Includes quantitative measurement of IgG, IgA, and IgM. Reference ranges vary with patient’s age.
An interpretive report will be provided.
Monday through Friday
82784 x 3-Immunoglobulins
83883 x 2-Nephelometry