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