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Test Code IGM IgM

Specimen Type

Blood

Preferred Collection Container

SST

Collection Volume

5 mL

Minimum Collection Volume

1 mL

Collection Instructions

Routine venipuncture

Rejection Criteria

Chylous serum, more than 1 specimen submitted in 24 hours, inadequate labelling, plasma samples

Specimen Storage and Stability

Stable up to 24 hours at 2-8 C

Turn Around Time

1-3 days

Lab Department

Chemistry

Alias

IgM; Immunoglobulin IgM;

EPIC Code

LAB72

Acceptable Collection Container

SST, R-NoGel

Patient Preparation

Fasting preferred

Day(s) and Time(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday, 24 hours