Testing Laboratory
Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland HospitalDepartment
Immunology
Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)
IGM
Test Code (Numeric Code)
7283
Laboratory Handling
Phlebotomy
Serum / Plasma
Transport
Ambient
Laboratory
LabPlus Automation
Sample Stability
2 months at 15°C - 25°C; 4 months at 2°C - 8°C; 6 months at -20°C
Associated Tests
Synonyms
Immunoglobulins
Immunoglobulin M
Total IgM
Turnaround Time
4 hours
Specimen Type
- Plasma
- Serum
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Lithium Heparin PST- Gel (Light Green Cap)
Acceptable
- Plain (Red Top)
- SST II (Gold Cap)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
4
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)
2
Paediatric Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Heparin (Microtainer)
- Plain (Red Top)
Acceptable
- SST II (Gold Cap)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
2
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)
1
Last updated: 12/05/2026