Test Code IGD Immunoglobulin D (IgD), Serum
Ordering Guidance
To distinguish between polyclonal and monoclonal IgD, order PEISO / Protein Electrophoresis and Isotype, Serum.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation:
Fasting: 8 hours, preferred but not required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
CMH COLLECTION: 2 mL in red gel vacutainer
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
---|---|---|
Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 28 days |
Frozen | 28 days | |
Ambient | 21 days |
Useful For
Providing information on the humoral immune status
Identifying an IgD monoclonal gammopathy
Reject Due To
Gross hemolysis | OK |
Gross lipemia | Reject |
Gross icterus | OK |
Heat-activated specimen | Reject |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
1 to 3 daysReporting Name
Immunoglobulin D (IgD), SReference Values
≤10 mg/dL
Method Name
Turbidimetry
Performing Laboratory

CPT Code Information
82784