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Test Code LAB156 Immunofixation, Serum

Test Name Alias

IFE Serum | Immunotyping | immunoelectrophoresis | 8515

Collection Instructions

Specimen Collection: Blood

Container(s): Gold Top (Serum Separator-SST Gel)

Preferred Volume to Collect: 5.0 mL

Minimum Volume to Collect: 2.0 mL

Neonate Volume to Collect: 2.0 mL

Capillary collect ok: Yes

Microtainer acceptable: Yes

Collection Instructions:

  • Gently invert gold tube(s) 8 - 10 times to mix clot activator with blood.
  • Specimen should be processed within 2 hours – See Processing Instructions.

Processing Instructions (Laboratory, Outpatient or Off-site collection)

Processed Specimen: Serum

Centrifuge/Spin: Yes

Aliquot: No

Processing Instructions:

  • Allow blood to clot for 30 minutes in a vertical position and centrifuge within 2 hours.

Transport Temperature: Refrigerate

Rejection Criteria

Specimen not centrifuged within 2 hours.

Specimen Stability

Ambient: 8 hours

Refrigerate: 7 days

Frozen: aliquot serum for longer storage

Laboratory Retention: 7 days

Test Frequency

Available Monday – Friday, routine TAT 5 days.

Reference Range

No monoclonal protein detected

Performing Department

IMMUNOCHEMISTRY

Performing Department Laboratory Location

Spectrum Health Regional Laboratory, Grand Rapids, MI

Methodology

Capillary Zone Electrophoresis

CPT

86334

Professional Fee for Pathologist Interpretation

CDM Code

4058515

Epic Test ID

1230100826

Interface Order Alias

10050

Mayo Access Code

SHO8515

Reviewed Date

7/17/2017