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