Test Directory

Immunoglobulin IgG

Containers - Adult

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Brown Cap, Gel Clotted
Volume Range

0.1 ml

Containers - Child

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Orange Cap - Paediatric
Volume Range

​0.1 ml

Reference ranges

birth - 4 weeks: 4.0 - 17.0 g/L

1 - 3 months: 2.0 - 8.0 g/L

3 - 9 months: 2.0 - 9.0 g/L

9 - 12 months: 3.0 - 11.0 g/L

1 - 2 yrs: 3.0 - 14.0 g/L

2 - 6 yrs: 3.0 - 16.0 g/L

6 - 16 yrs: 5.0 - 16.0 g/L

>16 yrs: 6.0 - 15.0 g/L​

Laboratory Site

WGH
Crewe Road South
Edinburgh
EH4 2XU
Telephone (Biochemistry): 0131 537 1910/1

Anticipated turnaround

7 days

General additional information

Immunoglobulin retesting is not normally indicated within two weeks, and repeat requests in this time will typically be rejected.