Alberta Precision Laboratories

Organization:

Alberta Precision Laboratories

Test Name/Synonym:

Immunoglobulin M (IgM) (Synonym: Gammaglobulin, IgM)

Ordering Alert:

To order IgG, IgA, and IgM together, order Immunoglobulins (IgG, IgA, and IgM)

LABID (Connect Care):

LAB72

Primary Container:

Edmonton Base Lab: GOLD SST
All other sites: MINT LIHEP PST

Alternate Containers:

GOLD SST or MINT LIHEP PST

Minimum Collection Volume:

Edmonton Base Lab and Calgary Zone: 1 mL serum or plasma or 2 mL whole blood
All other sites: 0.5 mL plasma or serum or 1 mL whole blood

Test Resources:

General Laboratory Requisition – 21302 – write test name under “Additional Tests”

Calgary Zone: Microcollection Minimum Whole Blood Volumes

Stability and Storage:

Performing Site:	Storage/Transport Conditions
Diagnostic and Scientific Centre	Room temperature
Edmonton Base Lab	Room temperature
Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre	Refrigerated
University of Alberta Hospital	Refrigerated

Testing Schedule:

Daily

Reference Interval:

Testing Area:

Biochemistry

Performing Site:

Calgary Zone	Diagnostic and Scientific Centre
Central Zone	Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre
Edmonton Zone	Edmonton Base Lab University of Alberta Hospital

Last Updated On:

Tuesday, March 4, 2025