IGM HEAVY CHAIN (SURFACE)

The IgM Heavy Chain (Surface) test uses flow cytometry to measure the expression of IgM on the surface of cells. It helps diagnose B-cell malignancies, such as chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or Waldenström's macroglobulinemia. The test is valuable in understanding clonal expansions of IgM-expressing B-cells.

Also known asIgm Heavy Chain (surface)Fcm Igm Heavy Chain (surface)Fcm

Available via

Home Collection, Lab Visit

Contains

2 parameters

Earliest reports in

Next Day

Test details
Preparations

No special preparations needed

Test included
IGM HEAVY CHAIN (SURFACE) includes 2 parameters

  • Specimen Source
  • %igm Heavy Chain

Test code

1675BG

Specimen vol. and vacutainer information
SpecimenVacutainerVolume
Edta Whole BloodLavender Vacutainer2 ML

Specimen stability information

Edta Whole Blood

Collection instructions

2-3 unfixed, unstained direct smears + Detailed Clinical history medatory, Fluid send in RPMI 1:1 in plain container

Specimen rejection criteria

Test run frequency

Every Day TIME - 15:30

Turn around time

Next Day

Performing locations

Department

  • Flow Cytometry

CPT and Loinc codes

IGM HEAVY CHAIN (SURFACE)

2750