Protein Electrophoresis Reflex To Immunotyping

Test Code: TD_2806

CPT Code(s): 84155, 84165

$25

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

Charge Protein, Serum: Protein, Total For Electrophoresis

Test Includes

Charge Protein, Serum
Serum Electrophoresis Reflex Immunotyping

Methodology

Capillary Electrophoresis

Rejection Criteria

Gross hemolysis

Reference Range(s)

By Report

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Serum Separator Tube

Minimum Volume

2 mL Serum

Sample Stability

3 days room temperature
10 days refrigerated
3 months frozen

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Collection Instructions

Allow SST to clot in an upright position for at least 30 minutes, then centrifuge sample within 2 hours of collection. Refrigerate.
If definitive or possible monoclonal protein is present, immunotyping will be performed.

Note: consider ordering both serum protein electrophoresis and serum free light chains (SFLC) for the initial detection of monoclonal immunoglobulin protein (M-protein) in patients with suspected monoclonal gammopathies.

Alternative Specimen

2 mL serum from a plain red top tube. Allow sample to clot in an upright position for at least 60 minutes, then centrifuge sample and transfer serum to a plastic transport tube within 2 hours of collection. Clearly label tube as serum from a plain red top tube. Refrigerate.
If definitive or possible monoclonal protein is present, immunotyping will be performed.

Note: consider ordering both serum protein electrophoresis and serum free light chains (SFLC) for the initial detection of monoclonal immunoglobulin protein (M-protein) in patients with suspected monoclonal gammopathies.