Immunoglobulins Panel, Serum
Quest Diagnostics
Sample type: Serum
Requires fasting: No
Phlebotomy required
Details
Immunoglobulins Panel, Serum - Elevations of IgG, A and/or M are seen in generalized hypergammaglobulinemia, chronic inflammatory conditions and in lymphoproliferative diseases such as multiple myeloma, lymphoma and leukemias. Decreased levels are found in immunodeficiency states, generalized hypogammaglobulinemia and in unrecognized pediatric patients.
- Immunoglobulin A (IgA)
- Immunoglobulin G (IgG)
- Immunoglobulin M (IgM)
Estimated days for results: Results should be available in 2 - 5 business days after the sample is collected
2–4 business days
Age Group Reference Range
Cord Blood Not Established
IgG, Serum
Age Group Reference Range
Cord Blood 600–1600 mg/dL
1–28 days 250–600 mg/dL
1–3 months 200–600 mg/dL
4–6 months 160–590 mg/dL
7–11 months 160–800 mg/dL
1 year 280–1040 mg/dL
2 years 330–1120 mg/dL
3–5 years 390–1360 mg/dL
6–8 years 440–1470 mg/dL
9–11 years 480–1530 mg/dL
12–16 years 500–1590 mg/dL
17–60 years 600–1640 mg/dL
≥61 years 600–1540 mg/dL
IgM, Serum
Age Group Reference Range
Cord Blood 6–25 mg/dL
1–28 days 10–50 mg/dL
1–3 months 10–72 mg/dL
4–6 months 12–86 mg/dL
7–11 months 13–120 mg/dL
1 year 23–130 mg/dL
2 years 25–135 mg/dL
3–5 years 26–150 mg/dL
6–8 years 25–150 mg/dL
9–11 years 40–160 mg/dL
12–16 years 41–170 mg/dL
≥17 years 50–300 mg/dL
Blood Draw Options with Fullscript
Fullscript offers several convenient phlebotomy options to complete your lab testing:
Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Centers (PSC)
- Location: Visit a nearby Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Center.
- Cost: $10 sample collection fee (paid during lab order checkout).
- Scheduling: Schedule your appointment here. Appointments are recommended to reduce wait times. Walk-ins are accepted, but may experience delays. Aim to arrive 10 minutes before your appointment.
- Collection Instructions:
- Bring a valid ID.
- Bring your digital or printed requisition form, available in the Labs tab of your Fullscript account.
- Check-in: Scan the QR code from your confirmation email or follow kiosk instructions.
- More Info: Quest Diagnostics blood draw guide
Getlabs Mobile Phlebotomy
- Location: Sample collection at your home or office.
- Cost: $85 sample collection fee (paid during lab order checkout).
- Availability: Available in most locations – enter your ZIP code during checkout to confirm.
- Scheduling: Schedule your appointment here through your Fullscript account.
- Collection Instructions:
- Have your digital or printed requisition form and valid ID ready.
- Your phlebotomist will contact you by phone to coordinate arrival.
- More Info: Getlabs blood draw guide
- Preferred Specimen(s): 2 mL serum
- Alternative: NA
- Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
- Collection Instructions: NA
- Transport Container: Serum separator tube (SST)
- Transport Temperature: Room Temperature
- Specimen Stability:
- Room temperature: 72 hours
- Refrigerated: 7 days
- Frozen: 90 days
- Reject Criteria:
- Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Grossly icteric
State restrictions:
Patient can't order this test if they are located in Hawaii, Puerto Rico, New Jersey, New York, or Rhode Island
