Test Code LAB0212746 Immunoglobulin M (IgM), Plasma
Methodology
Immunoturbidimetric
Performing Laboratory
CentraCare Laboratory Services
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Green top (Lithium heparin/PST)
Acceptable: Serum (Red top, Gold/SST) , Na Heparin plasma. Label specimen appropriately.
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated 7 days
Reference Values
0-3 months: 6-21 mg/dl
>3 months - 1 year: 17-150 mg/dl
>1 year - 12 years: 41-240 mg/dl
>12 years: 22-293 mg/dl
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
82784