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IMMUNOGLOBULIN M (IgM), SERUM

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Specimen Required

​3 mL plain blood

Method

​Immunoassay

Reference Interval / Value

​0 – < 1 yr: 0.05 - 1.45 g/L
 
1 – 3 yrs : 0.19 - 1.46 g/L
 
≥ 4 yrs : 0.15 - 2.59 g/L

Turnaround Time

​Mean = 4 hrs, Range: 3 – 5 hrs

Day(s) Test Set up

​Monday – Saturday

Change History Notes

  • 13 Apr 2020 05:45 PM

    ​Reference Interval is updated on 13 Apr 2020.

  • 04 Sep 2012 12:35 PM

    Reference Interval has been updated on 04 sept 12.

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Last Updated - 13 Jun 2025