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Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

IMM

Specimen Types:

Blood

Container Types:

Lithium Heparin (with Gel)
SST

Adults Volume or Mass:

5 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

2 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Request Paraprotein Quantitation when it is necessary to follow monoclonal protein concentrations.

Note: Lithium Heparin specimen tube NOT acceptable if IGG Subclasses is requested.

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

Room Temperature

Assay Frequency:

24/7

MBS Rebatable:

Yes

MBS Item No.:

71071

Additional Notes:

Reference intervals (Adults):
IgA: 0.6—4.6 g/L
IgG: 7.0—16.5g/L
IgM 0.4—2.7g/L

R.I Source Alfred Study 2006