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Protein Electrophoresis, with Total Protein and Reflex to IFE, Serum (10269)

Methodology

Capillary Zone Electrophoresis; Spectrophotometry (SP)

Synonyms

Electrophoresis; IFE; SPE with Reflex IFE; SPEP

Specimen Type

Serum

Performing Lab

Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano

Epic ID

LAB01317

Collection Information

Specimen Required

4-8 mL Blood

Container Type

Red Top (No Additive)

Collection Instructions

Overnight fasting is preferred.

Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK

Specimen Stability

Room Temp: 4 Days; Refrigerated: 7 Days; Frozen: 28 Days

Rejection Criteria

Gross hemolysis; Grossly lipemic; Plasma

Test Volume Required

4 mL Serum

Minimum Test Volume

2 mL Serum

Included Tests

If abnormal banding is detected, Immunofixation will be performed.

CPT Codes

84155, 84165; 86334

Revised

03-22-19