Protein Electrophoresis, Serum (RPS)

Specimen:

Test Code

TPEP

Specimen Name

Protein Electrophoresis, Serum (RPS)

Collect

1-SST

Submit

2 mLs (Min: 1 mL) Serum Refrigerate

Special Handling

If sample not transported to lab the same day as collected, aliquot the serum. To aliquot the sample centrifuge the sample and transfer the serum into a clean tube.

Rejection Criteria

Stability

Ambient Unacceptable, Refrigerated 10 days, Frozen 3 months

Methodology

Capillary Electrophoresis

Performed

Monday - Friday

Reported

1-4 days

CPT Codes

  • 84155
  • 84165

Components

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