Test ID IGD Immunoglobulin D (IgD), Serum
Useful For
Providing information on the humoral immune status
Identifying an IgD monoclonal gammopathy
Method Name
Turbidimetry
Reporting Name
Immunoglobulin D (IgD), SSpecimen Type
SerumOrdering Guidance
To distinguish between polyclonal and monoclonal IgD, order PEISO / Protein Electrophoresis and Isotype, Serum.
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt 5 mL Aliquot Tube (T914)
Patient Preparation: Fasting preferred but not required
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 28 days | |
Frozen | 28 days | ||
Ambient | 21 days |
Reference Values
≤10 mg/dL
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in RochesterCPT Code Information
82784
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
IGD | Immunoglobulin D (IgD), S | 2460-4 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
IGD | Immunoglobulin D (IgD), S | 2460-4 |