Test Code LAB4943 Immunotyping, Serum
Performing Laboratory
Barnes-Jewish Hospital Laboratory
Methodology
Immunofixation: Gel Electrophoresis/Immunoprecipitation
Immunosubtraction: Capillary Electrophoresis
Literature Reference:
Immunofixation: Package insert: Hydragel IF, Sebia Inc. Norcross, GA 03/2012
Immunosubtraction: Package insert: CAPI 3 Immunotyping, Sebia Inc. Norcross, GA 09/2018
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Plain red top
Specimen Volume: Full tube
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Friday
Cut-off time: 0800
Turnaround Time:
STAT: not available
Routine: 2 working days
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86334
Reference Values
No paraprotein detected.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Additional Information
For BJH Laboratory Use Only
Alternative tube types:
Serum separator (Red/Gray top)
Serum separator (Gold top)
Laboratory Processing Instructions:Test performed in BJH Core Lab. Spin and separate the serum from the cells immediately. Store refrigerated for 5 days.
LOINC Code Information
Name | LOINC Code |
Immunofixation Interpretation | 14895-7 |