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Test Code SPE Electrophoresis, Protein, Serum

Important Note

Order for Non MML Client. If  an MML Client please order SPEPL

Methodology

Capillary Zone Electrophoresis
Includes HHA227 “Protein, Total, Serum.”
Note:  Immunofixation electrophoresis and immunoglobulins will be performed if clinically indicated at an additional charge.

Specimen Requirements

Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube(s) or a serum gel tube(s). Spin down and send 1 mL of serum. 

Specimen Stability Information

 

Specimen Type

Temperature

Time

Serum

RT, spun

7 days
 

Refrigerated,  spun

7 days

 

Reference Values

Total protein:  6.4-8.3 g/dL (adult)
Albumin:  3.57-5.49 g/dL
Alpha-1-globulin:  0.19-0.41 g/dL
Alpha-2-globulin:  0.45-0.98 g/dL
Beta-globulin:  0.54-1.09 g/dL
Gamma-globulin:  0.71-1.56 g/dL

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, protein

Secondary ID

HHA1287

Performing Laboratory

Huntsville Hospital Laboratory

LOINC Coding

Test Name LOINC Code
Serum Protein Electrophoresis 24351-9
Total Protein 2885-2
Albumin 2862-1
Alpha 1 2865-4
Alpha 2 2868-8
Beta 2871-2
Gamma 2874-6
A/G Ratio 44429-9
Interpretation 12851-2
IEP Interpretation 13169-8