Test Code IGM2 Immunoglobulin M (IgM)

Performing Laboratory

Hunterdon Medical Center Laboratory

Useful For

Detection or monitoring of monoclonal gammopathies and immune deficiencies

Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube
Acceptable	PST (Li Hep) Gel- Mint Green Top
Acceptable	SST
Specimen Volume	3.0 mL
Minimum Volume	1.0 mL

Specimen Type

Plasma/Serum

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Specimen Stability

Specimen	Temperature	Time Frame
Plasma	Refrigerated 2-8°C	7 days
Serum-gel tube	Refrigerated 2-8°C	7 days

Updated June 2020

Day(s) Test Set up

Monday through Sunday

Reference Values

Age	Range	Units
0-1 year	5-145	mg/dL
>1 year-3 years	19-146	mg/dL
>3 years-6 years	24-210	mg/dL
>6 years-9 years	31-208	mg/dL
>9 years-11 years	31-179	mg/dL
>11 years-13 years	35-239	mg/dL
>13 years-15 years	15-188	mg/dL
>15 years-19 years	23-259	mg/dL
>19 years	40-230	mg/dL

Methodology

Immunoturbidometric Assay

CPT Code

82784

Loinc Code

2472-9