Protein Electrophoresis w/reflex to Immunofixation, Serum

Specimen:

Test Code

YSPERI

Specimen Name

Protein Electrophoresis w/reflex to Immunofixation, Serum

Collect

1-SST

Submit

2 mLs (Min: 1.5 mL) Serum Refrigerated

Special Handling

Separate from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection.

Rejection Criteria

Plasma.

Stability

Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 month

Methodology

Quantitative Capillary Electrophoresis, Qualitative Immunofixation Electrophoresis, Quantitative Immunoturbidimetry, Colorimetry

Performed

Performed Sunday through Saturday

Reported

2-6 days

CPT Codes

  • 84155
  • 84165
  • if reflexed
  • add 82784 x3
  • 86334

Components

Albumin, Alpha 1 Globulin, Alpha 2 Globulin, Beta Globulin, Gamma, Immunofixation Reflex, Total Protein: Serum, SPEP/IFE Interpretation, Monoclonal Protein, EER Serum Protein Electrophoresis Reflex

Additional Information

If patterns from serum protein electrophoresis are monoclonal or suspicious, then Immunofixation Electrophoresis will be added. Additional charges apply. No additional testing will be added for proteins that are normal, polyclonal, or that lack monoclonal patterns.

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