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HelpTest Code 139 Electrophoresis/Immunofixation Reflex (SPE,ELP,IF)
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| COPIA Test Code | EPIC Test Code | |
| Electrophoresis/Immunofixation Reflex | LAB0234337 | SERUM PROTEIN ELECTROPHORESIS WITH REFLEX IMMUNOFIXATION |
Reporting Title
Electrophoresis/Immunofix Reflex
Methodology
Electrophoresis
Performing Laboratory
Rice Memorial Hospital
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum
Container Tube: Clot, plain, activator or gel separator
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Additional Information: Hemolyzed samples are not acceptable.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated ≤7 days/Frozen ≤1 month
Reference Values
PROTEIN ELECTROPHORESIS
Total Protein: 6.0-8.0 g/dL
Albumin: 3.8-5.1 g/dL
Alpha1: 0.2-0.4 g/dL
Alpha2: 0.5-1.0 g/dL
Beta: 0.6-1.2 g/dL
Gamma: 0.6-1.6 g/dL
Paraprotein: 0.0 g/dL
IMMUNOFIXATION (if indicated)
Negative for monoclonal gammopathy.
An interpretive report will be provided.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday, Thursday
CPT Coding
84165-Protein, ELP Fractionation and Quantitation
86334-Immunofixation, Serum (if indicated)
Pathologist fees will be billed separately.