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Immunoglobulin M (IgM)

Additional Codes

LAB72

Performing Laboratory

MBMC Main Laboratory

Methodology

Immunoturbidimetric

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube: Mint-green top (lithium heparin gel)

Specimen Volume: Full tube

Alternative Specimen Type: Serum

Alternative Container/Tube: Gold, Serum gel

Alternative Specimen Volume: Full tube

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
STAT: 1 hour after receipt in laboratory
Routine: within 4 hours

Reference Values

0

Minutes

2

Weeks

mg/dL

20

50

2

Weeks

1

Years

mg/dL

20

100

1

Years

150

Years

mg/dL

40

230

Test Classification and CPT Coding

 

Test Classification:This test has been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer’s instructions.

 

CPT Code:

82784

Stability

5 days Refrigerated