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KK Women's and Children's Hospital Our Specialties Elab Book Immunoglobulin M (IgM), serum

Immunoglobulin M (IgM), serum

BC0182

Synonym(s):
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Specimen Container
Gel separator tube (Adult)
Microtube (Paeds)
Specimen Requirement

Plain Blood
Adult: 3 mL
Paediatric: 1.3 mL


Invert blood 5 times after blood collection ensures the clot-activating factors is well mixed with the blood. This will ensure results are reliable.

Orderable as Urgent? No
Turn Around Time
Average: 4 hrs ( 3 - 5 hrs )
Reference Value(s)

 

Age

Reference Range (g/L)

Female

Male

0 - <15 days

0.05 - 0.35

15 days - <13 weeks

0.12 - 0.71

13 weeks - <1 year

0.16 - 0.86

1 year - <19 years

0.48 - 1.86

0.39 - 1.51

≥19 years

0.33 - 2.93

0.22 - 2.40
Testing Laboratory Location KKH
Laboratory Clinical Chemistry
Contact Number 6394 1383
Day and Time Performed
Mon - Fri: 0800 hrs to 1700 hrs
Sat: 0800 hrs - 1230 hrs
Orderable on CPOE? Yes
Downtime Form

Clinical Chemistry - Form A

Change History Notes

  • 12 Jul 2024 05:00 PM

    Updated Reference Value(s).

  • 27 May 2024 08:00 AM

    Update of Specimen Requirement.

  • 11 Oct 2021 02:45 PM

    ​Updated specimen requirement and Reference Value(s).

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Last Updated - 28 May 2025

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