ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Immunoglobulin D, Serum : 0099200

Mnemonic: IGD

Methodology: Nephelometry
Performed: Mon, Wed, Fri
Reported: 1-4 days
Specimen Required: Collect:  One 4 mL serum separator tube.

Transport:  1 mL serum at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.5 mL)  Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube.

Pediatric Collection/Transport:  0.3 mL serum at 2-8°C.

Remarks:  Separate serum from cells ASAP. Plasma is not recommended.

Unacceptable Conditions:  Severely lipemic, contaminated, or hemolyzed specimens.

Stability:  After separation from cells: Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 2 days; Frozen: 1 month
Reference Interval:
Less than or equal to 15.3 mg/dL
Interpretive Data: 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. IgD likely serves as an early B-cell antigen receptor, however, the function of the circulating IgD is largely unknown.
CPT Code(s): 82784
 
 

 

 

 
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