0105

Test CODE NAME

0105

Immunoglobulin M, (IgM), Serum

Methodology: Quantitative Nephelometry
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: 1-2 days
Specimen Required: Patient Preparation:  An 8 to 12-hour fast is recommended but not required in order to minimize any possible lipemia.


Collect: Serum Separator Tube (SST) - 0.5 ml.
Specimen Preparation: Serum free from hemolysis is the recommended specimens. Allow blood samples to clot (15 mins). Separate the serum from the cells by centrifuging for 10 minutes. Store serum at 2-8°C until analysis.

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated. 

Stability: Serum specimens are stable up to three days at 2 - 8°C or longer when stored at <-20°C.
At Accu Reference: Refrigerated -3 days: Frozen- 1 month

NOTE: * This test is approved for all states. *
Performing Lab 
Accu Reference Medical Laboratory  
CPT Code(s): 82784