- YSPERI
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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Common Lab Definitions
- Serum
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