GAM - Total Serum IgG/IgA/IgM

Test Details

Lab Company: Cyrex Laboratories
Sample Type: Serum
Collection Location: In Lab (Phlebotomy Required)

The Cyrex GAM profile assesses the overall production of IgG, IgA, and IgM in the body to provide information about a patient's general immunity.

🔑 Key Details 📦 Shipping
⏰ Preparation & Timing 📊 Results
🧪 Collection Instructions 📚 More Resources
💳 Requisition & Payment
💬 Questions?

Key Details  

  • Sample collection must be performed by a phlebotomist Monday - Thursday only. 
    • Information about scheduling a blood draw can be found HERE. 
    • You may need to pay a separate fee for phlebotomy.
  • Do not eat a high-fat meal prior to your blood draw. 
  • Hydrate prior to your blood draw.
  • If you are taking immunosuppressants or corticosteroid drugs, contact your healthcare provider regarding the timing of this test.

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Preparation & Timing

  • Sample collection must be performed by a phlebotomist Monday - Thursday only. 
    • Information about scheduling a blood draw can be found HERE. 
    • Cyrex-contracted draw sites can be found HERE.
      • Patients 15 years of age and younger are unable to use a Cyrex-contracted draw site. Please see the email from Rupa entitled "Instructions for completing your lab test" for alternative blood draw locations. 
  • Do not eat a high-fat meal prior to your blood draw. 
  • Hydrate prior to your blood draw.
  • If you are taking immunosuppressants or corticosteroid drugs, contact your healthcare provider regarding the timing of this test, as these drugs can affect the test results. 
    • DO NOT discontinue any prescription medication without prior approval from your healthcare provider.

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Collection Instructions

  1. Bring the following items with you to your blood draw appointment.
    1. Test kit
    2. Completed test requisition form 
  2. If you are going to a Cyrex-contracted draw site, you must also bring your blood draw authorization form.
    1. Information about Cyrex-contracted draw sites can be found HERE.
  3. The phlebotomist will collect, prepare, and ship your sample for you.
    1. You can view the phlebotomist collection instructions HERE.

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Requisition & Payment

  • Your kit has been prepaid. You may need to pay a separate fee for phlebotomy.
  • Instructions on how to fill out your requisition can be found HERE.
    • Since you pre-paid for your tests, you do not need to fill in the payment information on any of these forms.

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Shipping

  • The phlebotomist will ship your sample for you using the materials provided in the test kit.
  • The sample must be shipped Monday - Thursday only. 

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Results

  • Results should be released to your provider 14 business days after samples are received at the lab. We cannot guarantee processing time. 
  • Your provider will notify you when your results are in and schedule a follow-up appointment for you to review them together. 

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More Resources

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Questions?

For general questions, email Rupa Health at support@rupahealth.com. For test-specific questions, contact Cyrex by calling 877-772-9739 Option 2 or chatting with support.