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HelpTest Code FHLC Immunoglobulin M (IgM) Heavy and Light Chain (HLC) Pairs, Kappa and Lambda with Ratio
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation: Patient should be fasting for eight hours to avoid lipemic sample interference.
Specimen Type: Serum
Collection Container/Tube: SST or Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.75 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Draw blood in a plain red-top tube, serum gel tube(s) is also acceptable.
2. Separate serum immediately after coagulation (30 minutes) to prevent hemolysis. Send 0.75 mL of serum refrigerated in a plastic vial.
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days | |
| Ambient | 7 days | ||
| Frozen | 7 days |
Reject Due To
| Hemolysis | Mild reject; Gross reject |
| Lipemia | Mild reject; Gross reject |
| Icterus | NA |
| Other | Microbially-contaminated specimen; specimen containing particulate matter |
Reference Values
IgM Kappa (g/L): 0.29-1.82
IgM Lambda (g/L): 0.17-0.94
IgM Kappa:IgM Lambda ratio: 0.96-2.30
Day(s) Performed
Tuesday, Friday
Report Available
1 to 9 daysPerforming Laboratory
LabCorp BurlingtonCPT Code Information
83883 x 2