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Methodology
Includes electrophoresis, protein; immunoelectrophoresis; and immunoglobulins, quantitative.
Specimen Requirements
Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube(s) or a serum gel tube(s). Spin down and send 2 mL of serum.
Specimen Stability Information
|
Specimen Type |
Temperature |
Time |
|
Serum |
Refrigerated, spun |
7 days |
Reference Values
An interpretive report will be provided.
Reject Due To
|
Hemolysis |
Mild: |
ok |
Gross: |
ok |
|
Lipemia |
Mild: |
ok |
Gross: |
ok |
|
Icterus |
Mild: |
ok |
Gross: |
ok |
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Friday
CPT Coding
84155 - protein, total
84166 - electrophoresis
86335 - immunoelectrophoresis
Secondary ID
HHA1282
Performing Laboratory
Huntsville Hospital Laboratory
LOINC Coding
| Test Name | LOINC Code |
|---|---|
|
Immunoelectrophoresis, Serum |
29586-5 |
| Protein, Total | 2885-2 |
| Albumin | 2862-1 |
| Alpha 1 | 2865-4 |
| Alpha 2 | 2868-8 |
| Beta | 2871-2 |
| Gamma | 2874-6 |
| A/G Ratio | 44429-9 |
| Immunoglobulin A (IgA) | 2458-8 |
| Immunoglobulin G (IgG) | 2465-3 |
| Immunoglobulin M (IgM) | 2472-9 |
| Interpretation | 128521-2 |
| IEP Interpretation | 13169-8 |