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Immunoglobulin M

Source Blood
Mnemonic IGM
Specimen Requirements

1 x 3 mL light green (mint) top PST tube.  Gold top SST tube also acceptable. 

0.5 mL heparinized plasma or serum

Minimum Whole Blood Volumes for Micro-Collections using Microtainers 
Specimen Handling
Additional Information
Testing Location Chemistry-DSC
Testing Frequency Weekdays
Alternate Name(s) IgM
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