Immunoglobulin D
| Label Mnemonic: | IGD |
| Epic code: | LAB3405 |
| Downtime form: | A-1a Doctor/Provider Orders - Pathology Core and Specialty Care Nursery |
Commercial Mailout Laboratory
6240-8 RCP
356-8593
6240-8 RCP
356-8593
Specimen(s):
Serum
Collection Medium:
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| Red top tube 5 mL (Clot Activator) |
Minimum:
Preferred Minimum: 1 mL
Absolute Minimum: 0.5 mL
Absolute Minimum: 0.5 mL
Rejection Criteria:
Grossly hemolyzed or lipemic specimens.
Testing Schedule:
Test performed on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
Turn Around
Time:
1-4 days upon receipt at reference laboratory
Reference Range:
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.
Methodology:
Quantitative Immunoturbidimetry
CPT Code:
82784