Pathology Handbook

Recent changes for Immunoglobulins
Date	Field	Changed From	Changed To
20th August 2024	Preferred Container Type	SST	Lithium Heparin (with Gel)
	Optional Container Type	Lithium Heparin (with Gel)	SST

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

IMM

Registration Instructions:

Includes IgA, IgG & IgM

Specimen Types:

Blood

Container Types:

Lithium Heparin (with Gel)
SST

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:

Daily