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Test Code IGD Immunoglobulin D (IgD), Serum

Important Note

For NUH patients - use CCOE to order
 

Additional Codes

Epic Ordering Code LAB5082
NBS code LBC12435
Service code 31941

Reporting Name

Immunoglobulin D (IgD), S

Specimen Type

Serum


Ordering 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.


National University Hospital-Singapore Note:

NUH Outreach Laboratories:
Specimen Requirements
Submit only one of the following:
Preferred: Yellow Top
Acceptable: Red Top
Fasting: 8 hours, preferred but not required
Processing Requirements
Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a Mayo plastic tube.
Specimen type: Serum
Volume: 1 mL
Storage/transport requirements: Refrigerated

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

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis OK
Gross lipemia Reject
Gross icterus OK
Heat-activated specimen Reject

Method Name

Turbidimetry

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Report Available

1 to 3 days
National University Hospital-Singapore Note:

Please note that this is a referral test requiring transport to the external testing facility and an additional 3-5 days is required.

Reference Values

≤10 mg/dL

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Useful For

Providing information on the humoral immune status

 

Identifying an IgD monoclonal gammopathy

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

Secondary ID

9272

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.
National University Hospital-Singapore Additional Information:

Last updated 31/07/2026