There are four IgG subclasses the levels of which vary with age. In particular IgG2 and IgG4 may not reach adult levels until the age of ten.
Tube
Serum Gel
ID
12768
Availability
Weekdays
Additional information
All requests for IgG subclasses will be tested for IgG1, 2, 3 and 4 plus total IgG, IgA and IgM. Interpret results in the context of the age-related reference ranges.
Turn around
7 days
Send to
Leeds General Infirmary
Clinical Immunology
Old Medical School
Great George Street
Leeds
LS1 3EX
Collection Con
No restrictions
Frequency
Daily
Sample REQ
Blood
Ref. Range (Male)
See reference range note
Ref. Range (Female)
See reference range note
Ref. Range (Paed)
See reference range note
Ref. Range Notes
Age specific – see report form.
Units
g/L
IP Acute TAT
Contact Laboratory
IP Routine TAT
7 days
GP Acute TAT
Contact Laboratory
GP Routine TAT
7 days