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Test Code PE Protein Electrophoresis

Important Note

Total protein is included in the protein electrophoresis.  In addition, serum immunofixation is included with protein electrophoresis as reflex testing.  Testing will reflex to immunotype study based on pathologist review of serum protein electrophoresis.

Methodology

Capillary zone electrophoresis

Specimen Requirements

Preparation of Patient: 

None

 

Specimen Type:

Serum

 

Container Type: 

Gold Top SST Gel & Clot Activator Tube

LIS Container Code = GL

 

Specimen Volume: 

5.0 mL of Serum minimum 1.0 mL of Serum 

 

Specimen Handling/Transport:

Separate serum from cells within 2 hours of collection

For shipping, specimens should be maintained at 2-8°C.

 

Specimen Stability/Storage:

10 days 2-8°C

Reference Range

Reference Range: Serum

Albumin 3.4-4.8 g/dL
Alpha 1 0.2-0.4 g/dL
Alpha 2 0.5 - 1.0 g/dL
Beta 0.7-1.0 g/dL
Gamma 0.7-1.5 g/dL

 

Critical Decision Level:  NA

Test Classification and CPT Coding

84155

84165

84165-26

Test Priority & Frequency

Non-Emergent

Monday - Friday

1-3 day turnaround time