Test Code IGM Immunoglobulin M (IgM)
Collection Container
Serum gel
Specimen Required
Serum
Other Acceptable Specimen Types
Heparinized or EDTA plasma
Specimen Volume
1 mL
Minimum Specimen Volume
0.2 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 2 months, Refrigerated: 4 months, Frozen: 6 months
Methodology
Immunoturbidimetric
Days and Times Performed
Test performed daily
Reference Ranges
IMMUNOGLOBULIN M (IgM) | |||
Age | Males | Females | Units |
0 - 12 months | 0 - 145 | 0 - 145 | mg/dL |
1 - 3 years | 19 - 146 | 19 - 146 | mg/dL |
4 - 6 years | 24 - 210 | 24 - 210 | mg/dL |
7 - 9 years | 31 - 208 | 31 - 208 | mg/dL |
10 - 11 years | 31 - 179 | 31 - 179 | mg/dL |
12 - 13 years | 35 - 239 | 35 - 239 | mg/dL |
14 - 15 years | 15 - 188 | 15 - 188 | mg/dL |
16 - 19 years | 23 - 259 | 23 - 259 | mg/dL |
20 years+ | 40 - 230 | 40 - 230 | mg/dL |
CPT Code
82784
EMR Interface Order Code
47600