Immunoglobulin M, Quantitative

Overview

  • EPIC Code:
  • IMO193
  • Soft Test Code:
  • IGM
Alternate Names
  • IgM
  • IgM, Total
  • Immunoglobulin M
  • Total IgM

Specimen Collection & Preparation

Specimen Requirements:

-OR-

1.0 mL Plasma in a PST Mint Green Top Tube - Li Heparin
Minimum Volume:
0.25 mL Plasma*
Neonatal Volume:
0.3 mL Whole Blood Green Top Microtainer*

* This volume does not allow for repeat testing

Transport and Storage:
  • Ambient (18-24°C): 2 Months
  • Ambient (18-24°C): 4 Months

Clinical Interpretation

Reference Range:

<1 month: 6.0 - 23.8 mg/dL
1-2 months: 16.2 - 99.8 mg/dL
2-3 months: 16.2 - 99.8 mg/dL
3-4 months: 22.8 - 84.6 mg/dL
4-5 months: 25.7 - 96.0 mg/dL
5-6 months: 31.4 - 102.6 mg/dL
6-7 months: 33.3 - 96.9 mg/dL
7-10 months: 32.3 - 119.7 mg/dL
10 months-1 year: 39.0 - 141.6 mg/dL
1-2 years: 40.9 - 164.4 mg/dL
2-3 years: 45.6 - 159.6 mg/dL
3-4 years: 44.7 - 190.0 mg/dL
4-6 years: 40.9 - 186.2 mg/dL
6-9 years: 45.6 - 196.7 mg/dL
9-10 years: 49.4 - 229.9 mg/dL

Adults (> 10 years): 60 - 263 mg/dL


Methodology:
  • Nephelometry

Production Schedule

Sites Performed
  • Parkview Regional Medical Center
Days Performed
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Departments
  • Chemistry
Turn Around Time

Same day/next day


Coding & Compliance

CDM

01485624


CPT Coding

82784