Laboratory Medicine
Test Directory / IgG Subclasses
IgG Subclasses
Brown clotted serum, gel barrier
| Test | IgG Subclasses |
|---|---|
| Common Abbreviations | IGGS |
| Profile | NA |
| Tube type | Brown clotted serum, gel barrier |
| Clinical Indication | IgG subclass deficiency is one of the most common primary antibody deficiencies in both paediatric age groups and adults presenting with recurrent infections (most commonly sinopulmonary infections). Other associations include other primary immunodeficiencies, atopic disorders, chronic airway diseases and autoimmunity. |
| Specimen Type | Blood |
| Sample type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | 0.5mL |
| Special Precautions | No special requirements |
| Stability | Contact Referral Laboratory |
| Turnaround Time | 7 days |
| Laboratory | Protein Reference Unit PO BOX 894 Sheffield S5 7YT 0114 226 9196 |
| Reference Interval | Contact Referral Laboratory |
| Limitations | Contact Referral Laboratory |
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