Test Code LAB12615 Immunoglobulin D (IgD)
Department
SEND OUTS
Reference Lab Test Number
IGD
Refer To
Warde Medical LaboratoryPrimary Collection Container
Red (No Gel)
Alternate Collection Container
Gold (SST)
Transport
Serum refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Processing
Centrifuge, separate and send 1.0 mL in a screw-capped plastic vial.
Stability
Ambient: 8 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen; 21 days
Minimum Testing Volume
0.5 mL
Reference Range
<179 mg/L
Methodology
Nephelometry
Performed
Monday and Wednesday
Reported
5-8 Days
CPT Codes
82784
Unacceptable Conditions
Severely hemolyzed or lipemic specimens.