IgM
minimum sample volume required ~ 5ml
Test Code: IGS
Tube type: SST
Other acceptable tube types
Lithium heparin (pale green)
Special instructions
None
Minimum retesting interval
Test should not be repeated within 14 days
Reference Range
0 - 14 days: 0.2 - 0.4
15 day - 90 days: 0.2 - 0.7
91 days - <1 year: 0.3 - 0.9
1 - <19 years: 0.4 - 1.7
19+ years: 0.4 - 2.3
Units
g/L
Linked to
Immunoglobulins
Turnaround Time
1
day
Department: Biochemistry
Clinical Application
Suspected immunoglobulin deficiency. Monitoring of myeloma.