ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Immunoglobulin M : 0050355

Mnemonic: IGM

Methodology: Quantitative Nephelometry
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: Within 24 hours
Specimen Required: Collect: Serum separator tube or green (sodium or lithium heparin).

Specimen Preparation: Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.4 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions: Hemolyzed specimens.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): After separation from cells: Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 8 days; Frozen: 1 year (if frozen within 24 hours)
Reference Interval:
 
0-30 days: 0-24 mg/dL                     
1 month: 19-83 mg/dL                               
2 months: 16-100 mg/dL                         
3 months: 23-85 mg/dL                               
4 months: 26-96 mg/dL                             
5 months: 31-103 mg/dL                           
6 months: 33-97 mg/dL                               
7-8 months: 32-120 mg/dL                          		9-11 months: 39-142 mg/dL
1 year: 41-164 mg/dL
2 years: 46-160 mg/dL
3 years: 45-190 mg/dL
4 years: 41-186 mg/dL
5-7 years: 46-197 mg/dL
8-9 years: 49-230 mg/dL
10 years and older: 60-263 mg/dL

CPT Code(s): 82784
Cross References: IgM, Serum (Immunoglobulin M)
 
 

 

 

 
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