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Test Code IGM Immunoglobulin M (IgM), Serum

Performing Laboratory

Lima Memorial Health System Laboratory

Specimen Requirements

Preferred:
Container/Tube: Green cap-yellow ring Top (Lithium Heparin Gel) tube
Minimum Volume: 1.0 mL 
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge within 2 hours.
Also Acceptable:
Container/Tube: Plain, Red Top or Serum gel (SST-Gel) tube

Reference Values

1 day-14 days: 4-25 mg/dl

15 days-3 months: 15-149 mg/dl

4 months-6 months: 18-109 mg/dl

7 months-1 Year: 43-207 mg/dl

1 year 1 month- 1 year 11months: 37-239 mg/dl

2-3 years: 49-190 mg/dl

4 years-6 years: 51-199 mg/dl

7 years-9 years: 50-211 mg/dl

10 years-12 years: 64-258 mg/dl

13 years-16 years: 45-237 mg/dl

17 years+: 50-400 mg/dl

Specimen Stability

Ambient: 8 hours
Refrigerate: 48 hours
Frozen: aliquot for longer storage

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Methodology

Immunoturbidimetric

Test Classification and CPT Coding

82784