Test Code IGM Immunoglobulin M (IgM), Serum
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Gastroenterology and Hepatology Test Request (T728) with the specimen.
Secondary ID
800054Useful For
Detecting or monitoring of IgM monoclonal gammopathies and IgM-related immune deficiencies
Method Name
Nephelometry
Reporting Name
Immunoglobulin M (IgM), SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
---|---|---|
Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 28 days |
Frozen | 28 days | |
Ambient | 14 days |
Reject Due To
Gross hemolysis | OK |
Gross lipemia | Reject |
Gross icterus | OK |
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: 37-286 mg/dL
Performing Laboratory

Test Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.CPT Code Information
82784
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
IGM | Immunoglobulin M (IgM), S | 2472-9 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
IGM | Immunoglobulin M (IgM), S | 2472-9 |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday, Sunday