IMMUNOGLOBULIN M (IGM), SERUM

Test Code

LAB72

CPT Codes
82784

Preferred Specimen

One 5 mL gold top tube
Pediatric Volume: Two gold top microtainers

Minimum Volume

Required for Testing: 0.5 mL serum

Instructions

Sample must be centrifuged within two hours of collection and put into aliquot tubes following centrifugation.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Refrigerated 14 days Frozen: not specified

Methodology
Turbidimetric

Setup Schedule

Monday-Friday

Reference Range

35- 242 mg/dL

Clinical Significance

Detecting or monitoring monoclonal gammopathies and immune deficiencies.

Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospital, Inc.
Camden Clark Medical Center
United Hospital Center
Wheeling Hospital

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