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Test Code IGM IMMUNOGLOBULIN IGM

Methodology

Immunoturbidimetric

Specimen Requirements

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

Preferred:

Serum (SST)

Container/Tube: Serum Gel Tube
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL of serum

Collection Instructions: Spin down within 2 hours of collection.

 

Alternate:

Serum Red Top

Container/Tube: Plain Red Top
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL of serum

Collection Instructions: Spin down within 2 hours of collection.

 

Alternate:

Heparinized Plasma

Container/Tube: Green Top Tube
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL of serum

Collection Instructions: Spin down within 2 hours of collection.

 

 

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Friday

Reference Values

Males

<1 month:  0-65 mg/dL

1-6 months:  0-84 mg/dL

6 months to 1 year:  15-117 mg/dL

1-4 years:  30-146 mg/dL

4-7 years:  31-151 mg/dL

7-10 years:  21-140 mg/dL

10-13 years:  27-151 mg/dL

13-16 years:  26-184 mg/dL

16-19 years:  28-179 mg/dL

>19 years:  40-230 mg/dL

 

Females

<1 month:  0-57 mg/dL

1-6 months:  0-127 mg/dL

6 months to 1 year:  0-130 mg/dL

1-4 years:  35-184 mg/dL

4-7 years:  42-184 mg/dL

7-10 years:  30-165 mg/dL

10-13 years:  42-211 mg/dL

13-16 years:  34-225 mg/dL

16-19 years:  42-224 mg/dL

>19 years:  40-230 mg/dL

Performing Laboratory

Logan Health Medical Center-Chemistry

Test Classification and CPT Coding

82784

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerate