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Test Code IGMQ Immunoglobulin M (IgM)

Additional Codes

EPIC:  LAB72

Methodology

Immunonephelometry, Siemens Dimension Vista System

Performing Laboratory

St Joseph Hospital

Specimen Requirements

Preferred:  Plasma, Lithium heparin (Green top)

Acceptable:  Serum (Gold or red top)

Centrifuge to separate plasma/serum from cells. Refrigerate at 2-8°C until tested

Stable: 7 days at 2-8°C.  90 days at -20°C

Reference Values

0-<5 months: 26-122 mg/dL

5-<9 months: 32-132 mg/dL

9-<15 months: 40-143 mg/dL

15-<24 months: 46-152 mg/dL

2-<4 years: 37-184 mg/dL

4-<7 years: 37-224 mg/dL

7-<10 years: 38-251 mg/dL

10-<13 years: 41-255 mg/dL

13-<16 years: 45-244 mg/dL

16-<18 years: 49-201 mg/dL

≥18 years: 40-230 mg/dL

Day(s) Test Set Up

Daily, Sun - Sat

Test Classification and CPT Coding

82784

Useful For

Detection or monitoring of monoclonal gammopathies and immune deficiencies.