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IgM (Immunoglobulin M)

Source Blood 
Mnemonic IGM 
Specimen Requirements

1 x 5 mL light green (mint) top PST tube.  Gold top SST tube is also acceptable. 

0.5 mL heparinized plasma or serum

Minimum Blood Volume for Patients less than 45 kg (100 lb) Including Neonates and Pediatrics 
Specimen Handling  
Additional Information  
Testing Location Chemistry-DSC 
Testing Frequency Weekdays 
Alternate Name(s)  
Reference Interval

AGE

Male/Female

Units

0 - 4 months

0.14 – 1.40

g/L

5 months – 3 years

0.20 – 1.60

g/L

4 years – 6 years

0.20 – 2.10

g/L

7 years – 11 years

0.30 – 2.10

g/L

12 years – 19 years

0.30 – 2.40

g/L

20 years and over

0.40 – 3.00

g/L

 


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