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