Immunoglobulin D, Serum
Ordering Recommendation
Aids in diagnosis or monitoring of IgD monoclonal gammopathies and IgD-related immune deficiencies.
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimen Required
Serum separator tube.
Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Refrigerated.
Grossly hemolyzed or lipemic specimens.
After separation from cells: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 14 days; Frozen: 6 months
Methodology
Quantitative Immunoturbidimetry
Performed
Mon, Wed, Fri
Reported
1-4 days
Reference Interval
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.
FDA
Note
Hotline History
CPT Codes
82784
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
0099200 | Immunoglobulin D | 2460-4 |
Aliases
- IgD
- IgD Total
- Immunoglobulin D