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Immunoglobulin M-143

Test info

Test name:

Immunoglobulin M

Test number:

143

Excellian order number:

82784.2

Abbreviation:

IGM

Alternate names:

IgM

Specimen

Specimen type:

Serum

Collection container:

Gold serum separator (SST) tube

Volume:

1.0 mL

Minimum volume:

0.2 mL

Collection instructions:

Immediatley following collection, mix sample by gently inverting 5 times

Processing instructions:

Allow sample to clot for a minimum of 30 minutes
Spin within two (2) hours of sample collection

Transport container:

Gold serum separator (SST) tube

Alternate collection container:

Red serum vial/tube - 5 mL

Alternate processing instructions:

Allow sample to clot
Spin
Transfer serum to a False bottom plasma/serum transport vial/tube (AHL), labelled as serum, within two (2) hours of sample collection

Alternate transport container:

False bottom plasma/serum transport vial/tube (AHL)

Transport and stability:

Refrigerated (preferred) - 7 days

Frozen (OK)

Reason for rejection:

Improper labels (unlabeled or mislabeled)
Hemolysis (some procedures)
Improper anticoagulant or ratio
Delay in transport
Improper storage temperature affecting results
Improper container
Leaking container resulting in compromised specimen
Quantity not sufficient (QNS)

Performance

Performing lab:

AHL - Immunology: I

Days set up:

Mo - Fr

TAT:

1 - 3 days

Method:

Turbidimetric

Clinical and Interpretive info

Reference ranges:

Adult: 35 - 242 mg/dL

Billing

CPT codes:

82784

Tracking

Date created:

11/30/2001

Revised date:

04/06/2021

Review date:

01/24/2024