Test Code LAB844 Protein Electrophoresis, Serum, IFE if Indicated
Test Name Alias
Protein Electrophoresis IFE if Indicated | SPEP | S-PEP | Immunofixation | 8306
Clinical Information
Test will include serum protein and pathologist interpretation.
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:
- Fasting specimen preferred.
- Gently invert gold tube(s) 8 - 10 times to mix clot activator with blood.
- Specimen should be processed within 2 hours – See Processing Instructions.
- Protein Electrophoresis cannot be ordered a second time within a 2 week window in Laboratory Information System (LIS)
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
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Rejection Criteria
Specimen not centrifuged within 2 hours
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 8 hours
Refrigerate: 7 days
Laboratory Retention: 7 days
Reflex Information
Reflex approved by Medical Executive Committee. Please see link: Reflex Testing Document
Test Frequency
Available Monday – Friday, routine TAT 5 days.
Reference Range
Protein total
0 up to 8 Days: 4.5 – 7.0 g/dL
8 Days up to 3 Years: 5.5 – 7.5 g/dL
>3 Years: 6.0 – 8.0 g/dL
Albumin SPE: 3.7 – 4.9 g/dL
Alpha 1 Glob: 0.2 – 0.4 g/dL
Alpha 2 Glob: 0.5 – 0.9 g/dL
Beta Glob: 0.6 – 1.0 g/dL
Gamma Glob: 0.6 – 1.4 g/dL
Performing Department
Multiple Departments: Chemistry and Immunochemistry
Performing Department Laboratory Location
Spectrum Health Regional Laboratory, Grand Rapids, MI
Methodology
Capillary Zone Electrophoresis
CPT
84165
Professional fee for Pathologist Interpretation
CDM Code
4058305
Epic Test ID
1230101084
Interface Order Alias
10811
Mayo Access Code
SHO8306
Reviewed Date
1/11/2019