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Test Code LAB19616 Protein Electrophoresis, Serum with Interpretation

Methodology

Capillary Electrophoresis        

Note: A pathologist interpretation will be performed, at an additional charge. 

Methodology Literature References  

Package insert: CAPI 3 PROTEIN (E) 6, Sebia Electrophoresis, 2018.   

   

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Serum

Container/Tube: Plain red top

Specimen Volume: Full tube

 

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Friday

Turnaround Time (STAT, Routine)    

Cutoff time: 08:00

STAT: Not available

Routine: 2 working days

Test Classification and CPT Coding

84165

Reference Values

PROTEIN ELECTROPHORESIS
Albumin: 3.2-5.0 g/dL
Alpha 1: 0.2-0.4 g/dL
Alpha 2: 0.5-1.0 g/dL
Beta 1: 0.3-0.6 g/dL

Beta 2: 0.2-0.6 g/dL
Gamma: 0.5-1.7 g/dL
Restricted Peaks: 0.0-0.0
Interpretation: No monoclonal peaks detected.
For discussion of interpretation and significance of results, call the Laboratory Medicine resident at digital pager 314-747-1320.

Additional Information

For BJH Laboratory Use Only

 

Alternative tube types:

Serum separator (Red/Gray top) 

Serum separator (Gold top)

 

Analyte Stability:

See analyte stability chart.

Laboratory Processing Instructions:

Test performed in BJH Core lab.  Processed by automated line and delivered to Immunology for anaylsis. Sample stored refrigerated for 5 days.

Special Instructions

Analyte Stability Chart

LOINC Codes

Name

LOINC Code

Protein Electrophoresis Panel

24351-9

Albumin

2862-1

Alpha 1 Globulin

2865-4

Alpha 2 Globulin

2868-8

Beta 1 Globulin

32730-4

Beta 2 Globulin

32731-2

Gamma Globulin

2874-6

SPEP Interpretation

12851-2

Immunofixation Interpretation

14895-7