Electrophoresis, Protein Serum with reflex Immunofixation
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Gold Top (SST-Gel)
Specimen Requirements
Preferred:
Container/Tube: Gold Top (SST-Gel)
Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: N/A
Also Acceptable:
Container/Tube: Other SST Gel, Red Top Tube
Specimen Stability
Refrigerate: 1 week
Frozen: 1 month
Reference Range
Total Protein: 6.5-8.1 g/dL
Albumin: 3.0 – 5.0 g/dL
Alpha-1: 0.13 – 0.33 g/dL
Alpha-2: 0.56 – 1.13 g/dL
Beta: 0.60 – 1.25 g/dL
Gamma: 0.53 – 1.48 g/dL
A/G Ratio: 1.13 – 2.69
Methodology
Electrophoresis
CPT
84165
Test Alias
SPE
SPEP
Protein electrophoresis
Monoclonal Protein Study, Serum
Day(s) Performed
Tuesday and Friday
Report Available
1-6 days