Serum Monoclonal Protein Screen IMEL

Synonyms

SPEP, SPE, IFE, Free light, kappa, lambda

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

Immunoelectrophoresis, Serum

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Immunoelectrophoresis, Serum

Clinical Info

Preferred initial screening test to aid in the diagnosis of monoclonal gammopathies. This test includes serum protein electrophoresis, Immunofixation/Immunotyping, serum free light chains (free kappa and free lambda-light chains) and quantitative immunoglobulins (IgA, IgG, IgM)

Specimen Type

Blood

Container

Gold Top Tube

Collection Instructions

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

Transport Instructions

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

Refrigerated: 10 Days

Methodology

Capillary Electrophoresis
turbidimetry 

Days Performed

Monday through Saturday

Performing Laboratory

Northwell Health Laboratories

CPT

83521 x2
82784 x3
84155 x1
84165 x1
86334 x1

PDM

5302235

Result Interpretation

See report.

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