Epic Code LAB72 IgM
Test Name Alias
Immunoglobulin M Blood Level | IgM Blood Level | 8213
Interface Order Alias
10179
Specimen Requirements
Submit only one of the following specimens:
Preferred
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Gold Top (Serum Separator-SST Gel)
Volume: 5 mL
Minimum volume: 1.0 mL serum
Collection Instructions: Allow specimen to clot for 30 minutes and centrifuge within 2 hours
Acceptable
Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube: Mint Green Top (Lithium Heparin Gel)
Volume: 4.5 mL
Minimum volume: 1.0 mL plasma
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge within 2 hours
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 12 hours
Refrigerate: 72 hours
Frozen: aliquot serum for longer storage
Laboratory Retention: 72 hours
Test Frequency
Available daily, usual TAT 1 day.
Reference Range
0 up to 1 Year: 0 - 145 mg/dL
1 year up to 4 years: 19 - 146 mg/dL
4 years up to 7 years: 24 - 210 mg/dL
7 years up to 10 years: 31-208 mg/dL
10 years up to 12 years: 31 - 179 mg/dL
12 years up to 14 years: 35 - 239 mg/dL
14 years up to 16 years: 15 - 188 mg/dL
16 years up to 20 years: 23 - 259 mg/dL
20 years and up: 40 - 230 mg/dL
Performing Department
Chemistry
Performing Department Laboratory Location
Corewell Health Reference Laboratory, Grand Rapids, MI
Methodology
Immunoturbidimetric
CPT
82784
CDM Code
3018278403
Epic Test ID
1230100834
LOINC
IgM: 2472-9
Mayo Access Code
SHO8213
Reviewed Date
3/7/2024
Last Updated Date
8/1/2022
Updated Date
8/1/2022