Immunoglobulin M, Plasma
Performing Lab(s)
Memorial-Belleville only
Specimen Requirement (s)
Specimen Type: plasma (preferred) or serum
Container/Tube: Mint green (LiHep) tube (preferred) or plain red top
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: NA
Lab instructions: NA
Day(s)/Shift(s) Test Set Up and Turnaround Time
Sunday through Saturday
Hours: 24 hours
Turnaround Time:
STAT: No
Routine: less than 24 hours from receipt.
Transport and Stability
Transport temperature: Ambient to lab
Reference Values
IgM
Age |
Reference Values |
0 – 2 weeks |
20 - 50 mg/dL |
2 weeks - 1 year |
20 - 100 mg/dL |
1 year - 150 years |
40 – 230 mg/dL |
CPT/LOINC Codes
82784