Testing Laboratory
Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland HospitalDepartment
Chemical Pathology
Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)
IGG
Test Code (Numeric Code)
7268
Laboratory Handling
Phlebotomy
Serum / Plasma
Transport
Ambient
Laboratory
LabPlus Automation
Sample Stability
4 months at 15-25°C, 8 months at 2-8°C, 8 months at -20°C
Associated Tests
Synonyms
Immunoglobulin G, Immunoglobulin G Antibody Test, Total IgG Test
Turnaround Time
4 hours
Specimen Type
- Plasma
- Serum
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Lithium Heparin PST- Gel (Light Green Cap)
Acceptable
- Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)
- Plain (Red Top)
- SST II (Gold Cap)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
4
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)
2
Paediatric Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Heparin (Microtainer)
Acceptable
- Plain(Microtainer)
- SST(Microtainer)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
2
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)
1
Last updated: 05/05/2026