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Test Code IGM Immunoglobulin M (IgM)

Additional Codes

Hosptial Ordering Code
LAB72    IGM

Specimen Requirements

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

 

Specimen Type: Plasma

Container/Tube: Green top (lithium heparin)

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Additional Information: Label specimen appropriately (plasma).

 

Specimen Type: Serum

Container/Tube: Serum gel

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Additional Information: Label specimen appropriately (serum).

Performing Laboratory

Pathology Laboratory, UnityPoint Health, Des Moines

CPT

82784

Methodology

Immunoturbidimetric

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerated Stability: 

4 months

 

Frozen Stability: 

6 months

 

Ambient Stability: 

2 months

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday