Immunoglobulin D
Abbrev Code: | IGD | ||
Order Code: | LAB3563 | Order Name: | IGD |
Synonyms: | IgD, Serum; IgD Total by Nephelometry, Serum | ||
Methodology: | Immunoturbidmetry | ||
CPT Codes: | 82784 x1 | ||
Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported in 1-4 days. |
Collection Instructions
Specimen: | Blood |
Optimal Volume: | 2 mL |
Minimum\Peds Volume: | 1.2 mL |
Container: | Red (no gel) Alternate Containers: Red or gold (gel) |
Causes for Rejection: | Severely lipemic; hemolyzed; room temperature specimens |
Processing and Shipping
Specimen Processing: | Within 2 hours of collection, centrifuge and aliquot 1 mL., 0.5 mL minimum. Store refrigerated. |
Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
Stability: | After separation from cells: 14 days refrigerated; 6 months frozen. |
Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
Referral Lab number: | 3003486 |
Interpretive
Reference Range: | 15.3 mg/dL or less |
Use: | IgD is one of the five classes of immunoglobulin. IgD is mainly found on the surface of B cells and may help regulate B cell function. The function of circulating IgD is unknown. |
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