Test Code IGM Immunoglobulin M
Additional Codes
EPIC: IGM [LAB72]
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube Type:
Green (Lithium Heparin)
PST Green (Heparin Plasma Separator Tube)
Red (No Additive)
SST (Serum Separator)
Preferred Collection Container:
Red (No Additive)
SST (Serum Separator)
Transport Information:
1 mL blood/0.3 mL serum
Minimum Sample Volume:
0.3 mL blood/0.1 mL serum
Remarks:
Remove serum from cells ASAP
Unacceptable Conditions:
Gross Lipemia, Hemolysis, Contaminated or does not meet collection, storage or transport requirements
Specimen Stability
Stability
Refrigerated Stability:
4 months
Frozen Stability:
6 months
Ambient Stability:
2 months
Methodology
Immunoturbidometric
Performance
Performed:
Monday-Friday 8:00a to 10:00p
Saturday-Sunday 9:00a to 5:00p
Analytical Time:
1 day
CPT
82784