Test Code IGD Immunoglobulin D (IgD), Serum
Additional Codes
CNE Order Code: IgD
Reporting Name
Immunoglobulin D (IgD), SUseful For
Providing information on the humoral immune status
Identifying an IgD monoclonal gammopathy
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in RochesterSpecimen Type
SerumOrdering Guidance
To distinguish between polyclonal and monoclonal IgD, order PEISO / Protein Electrophoresis and Isotype, Serum.
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt 5 mL Aliquot Tube (T914)
Patient Preparation: Fasting preferred but not required
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 28 days | |
Frozen | 28 days | ||
Ambient | 21 days |
Reference Values
≤10 mg/dL
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
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 |
Interpretation
The physiologic significance of serum IgD concentration is unclear and in many normal persons serum IgD is undetectable.
Increased concentrations may be due to polyclonal (reactive) or monoclonal plasma cell proliferative processes.
A monoclonal IgD protein is present in 1% of patients with myeloma. Monoclonal IgD proteins are often in low concentrations and do not have a quantifiable monoclonal protein on serum protein electrophoresis. However, the presence of an IgD monoclonal protein is almost always indicative of a malignant plasma cell disorder such as multiple myeloma or primary amyloidosis.
Report Available
1 to 3 daysReject Due To
Gross hemolysis | OK |
Gross lipemia | Reject |
Gross icterus | OK |
Heat-activated specimen | Reject |
Method Name
Turbidimetry