Epic Code LAB156 Immunofixation, Serum (Lab Staff Order Only)
Test Name Alias
IFE Serum | Immunotyping | immunoelectrophoresis | 8515
Interface Order Alias
10050
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
Laboratory Retention: 7 days
Test Frequency
Available Monday – Friday, routine TAT 3 - 5 days.
Reference Range
No monoclonal protein detected
Performing Department
Immunochemistry
Performing Department Laboratory Location
Corewell Health Reference Laboratory, Grand Rapids, MI
Methodology
Capillary Zone Electrophoresis
CPT
86334, 86334
Professional Fee for Pathologist Interpretation
CDM Code
3028633401, 86334
Epic Test ID
1230100826
Mayo Access Code
SHO8515
Reviewed Date
12/13/2022