Test Code IGM Immunoglobulin M (IgM), Serum
Additional Codes
Epic Test ID
LAB72
Performing Laboratory
Bronson Laboratory Services-Chemistry
Reference Values
Newborns: 6-25 mg/dL |
1-6 months: 19-103 mg/dL |
7-12 months: 32-132 mg/dL |
1-3 years: 41-190 mg/dL |
4-5 years: 41-186 mg/dL |
6-8 years: 46-197 mg/dL |
9-10 years: 49-230 mg/dL |
Adults: 53-334 mg/dL |
Methodology
Immunoturbidimetric
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Specimen Requirements
Preferred
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Gold or Red
Specimen Volume: 5 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Alternative
Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube: Mint or Green
Specimen Volume: 5 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Stability
Serum*, Room Temperature - 2 months
Serum*, Refrigerated - 4 months
Serum*, Frozen - 6 months
*Note: Heparinized plasma in gel separator tubes is less stable than serum and is only suitable for add-on testing up to 2 days following sample collection.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
82784