Immunoglobulin D, Blood (Referred Out) - Saskatoon
Discipline
Biochemistry
Overview
Alias
- IgD
Specimen Information
Specimen types accepted
- Serum
Specimen collection container
- Preferred collection container: Red (non-gel)
Collection procedure
- Specimen for this test must be centrifuged, aliquotted and frozen within 24 hours of collection.
Required volume
- Optimal volume: 4.5 mL full collection tube
- Minimum volume: 1 mL serum
(Submitting the minimum volume makes it impossible to repeat the test or perform confirmatory/reflex testing. In some situations, a minimum volume may require a second collection.)
Rejection criteria
- Specimens received where the collection protocols were not followed
- Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Acceptance and Rejection Criteria
Testing Information
Clinical interpretation
- Measurement provides important information regarding humoral immune status
- Also used as a marker for changes in the size of the clone of monoclonal IgD plasma cells
Performance
Days/times performed
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Maximum laboratory time
- 10 day turnaround time by testing laboratory
Last Updated: October 8, 2024