Home
HelpTest Code IGD Immunoglobulin D (IgD), Serum
Additional Codes
Epic Order Name: IMMUNOGLOBULIN D
Sunquest Order Code: IGD
Epic Px Code: LAB2686
Reporting Name
Immunoglobulin D (IgD), SUseful For
Providing information on the humoral immune status
Identifying an IgD monoclonal gammopathy
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Specimen Type
SerumOrdering Guidance
To distinguish between polyclonal and monoclonal IgD, order IFXED / Immunofixation Heavy Chain Type Delta and Epsilon, Serum.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation:
Fasting: 8 hours, preferred but not required
Supplies: Sarstedt 5 mL Aliquot Tube (T914)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Specimen Volume: 1 mL serum
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
Serum: 0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 28 days |
| Frozen | 28 days | |
| Ambient | 21 days |
Reference Values
≤10 mg/dL
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Test Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.CPT 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 |
Report Available
1 to 3 daysReject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | OK |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | OK |
| Heat-activated specimen | Reject |
Method Name
Turbidimetry