Immunoglobulin M, Plasma or Serum

Test Code

IGM

CPT Codes
82784

Preferred Specimen

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

Plasma

Draw blood in a green-top (lithium heparin) tube or a
lavender-top (EDTA) tube. Spin specimen down immediately and send
0.5 mL of plasma.

Note: 1. Indicate plasma.

2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).

Serum

Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube. Spin specimen down
immediately and send 0.5 mL of serum.

Note: 1. Indicate serum.

2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate up to 7 days/Frozen OK

Methodology
Immunoturbidimetric Assay

Setup Schedule

Monday through Sunday

Reference Range

Males/Females:
0-12 months: 0-145 mg/dL
1-3 years: 19-146 mg/dL
4-6 years: 24-210 mg/dL
7-9 years: 32-208 mg/dL
10-11 years: 31-180 mg/dL
12-13 years: 35-239 mg/dL
14-15 years: 15-188 mg/dL
16-19 years: 23-259 mg/dL
>19 years: 40-230 mg/dL

Performed By
North Mississippi Medical Center Pathology Department

Performing Laboratory
NMMC Pathology Department

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.