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HelpTest Code IGM Immunoglobulin M
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Test ID |
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IGM |
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EPIC Test ID |
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LAB72 |
Specimen Requirements
Remove serum from cells ASAP
Container/Tube Type:
Green (Lithium Heparin)
Lime Green (Heparin Plasma Separator Tube)
Red (No Additive)
SST (Serum Separator)
Preferred Collection Container:
Red (No Additive)
SST (Serum Separator)
Transport Information:
1 mL blood/0.3 mL serum
Minimum Sample Volume
0.3 mL blood/0.1 mL serum
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated Stability:
4 months
Frozen Stability:
6 months
Ambient Stability:
2 months
Unacceptable Conditions
Gross Lipemia, Hemolysis, Contaminated or does not meet collection, storage or transport requirements
Methodology
Immunoturbidometric