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

1.0 mL Plasma in a PST Mint Green Top Tube - Li Heparin (preferred)
or 
1.0 mL Serum in a SST Gold Top Tube 


Transport And Storage

7 days Refrigerated

24 hours unspun


Collection Instructions

 1.0 mL Serum from a Red Top Tube in a Plastic Vial


Minimum Volume

1.0 mL Serum


Neonatal Volume

0.3 mL Whole Blood Green Top Microtainer

Clinical Interpretation

Reference Range:

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

Coding & Compliance

CDM

01485624


CPT Coding

82784