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Test Code
IGDQ
Test Name
Immunoglobulin D, Quant
CPT Codes
82784
Expected Turnaround Time
3 - 5 days
Clinical Utility

Study patients for IgD myeloma and hyperimmunoglobulinemia D syndrome (HIDS).

Specimen and Container Info

Specimen Type: Serum

Collection Container: Gold Top, Serum Separator

Alternate Collection Container: Red Top, Plain

Desired Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions
  1. Collect a gold top serum separator tube via venipuncture.
Processing and Submission Instructions
  1. Separate serum from cells.
  2. Transfer 1 mL of serum to a clear aliquot tube (screw cap).
Patient Preparation

 Overnight fasting is preferred, but not required.

Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory refrigerated.

Stability Requirements

Room Temperature

14 days

Refrigerated

14 days

Frozen

14 days

Causes for Rejection
  • Hemolyzed
  • Grossly lipemic
  • Specimen containing particulate matter
Methodology
Immunologic, quantitative
Reference Intervals

See patient report.

Alternate Names
  • Quantitative Immunoglobulin D
Reference Lab
Labcorp Of America Holdings
Testing Schedule
Monday-Friday