Serum Protein Electrophoresis w/reflex SPE

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

Protein Electrophoresis, Serum

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Protein Electrophoresis, Serum

Clinical Info

Aids in the management of patients with monoclonal gammopathies. Use to detect and quantify serum monoclonal protein. Immunofixation is performed if patterns observed in protein electrophoresis are monoclonal or suspicious.

Specimen Type

Blood

Container

Gold Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube:  Gold-top tube(s)
Specimen:  1 mL of serum
Transport Temperature:  Refrigerate

Transport Instructions

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

Methodology

Capillary Electrophoresis

Days Performed

Monday through Friday

Performing Laboratory

Northwell Health Laboratories

CPT

84165

PDM

5300265

Result Interpretation

 

Fraction Capillary Electrophoresis
Albumin g/dL   3.6 – 5.5
Alpha1 g/dL 0.1 – 0.4
Alpha2 g/dL 0.5 – 1.0
Beta g/dL 0.5 – 1.0
Gamma g/dL 0.6 – 1.6

 

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