Laboratory Medicine Program

Complete Immunoglobulin Survey
(Quantitation/Protein Electrophoresis, CIS)

Clinical Decription:
This battery of tests investigates disorders involving quantitative and qualitative alterations of immunoglobulin levels. Some alterations are highly specific, as in the case of multiple myeloma, and others are non-specific, as seen in chronic inflammation.
<br/><em>Kyle R.A.. Manual of clinical laboratory immunology, 3rd edition (1986), ed. Rose N.L et al Chapter 23, 152-167.</em>

Method: Immunoturbidimetric; Nephelometer Sebia Hydrasys

Component Tests Used: Serum protein electrophoresis, IgG, IgA, IgM, Immunofiaxation electrophoresis (IFE)

Reference Ranges Used:
IgG ; 7.0 - 16.0 ; g/L | IgA ; 0.7 - 4.0 ; g/L | IgM ; 0.4 - 2.3 ; g/L

Specimen Type: serum
Volume: 1 mL (minimum: 0.5 mL mL)

Shipping: 4C

Special Instructions: n/a

Testing Schedule(s): Monday through Friday.

Turnaround Time: 7-10 Business days

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