Protein Electrophoresis With Interpretation, Serum
CPT:
84155; 84165
Synonyms
- Interpretation, Protein Electrophoresis, Serum
Test Includes
Evaluation of protein electrophoretic bands; protein electrophoresis, serum; quantitation of M-spike if present
Expected Turnaround Time
3 - 4 days
Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.
Related Information
Related Documents
For more information, please view the literature below.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
2 mL
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Container
Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube
Storage Instructions
Refrigerate at 2°C to 8°C.
Stability Requirements
Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
Room temperature | 3 days |
Refrigerated | 14 days |
Frozen | 14 days |
Freeze/thaw cycles | Stable x3 |
Causes for Rejection
Hemolysis; plasma instead of serum
Test Details
Use
Evaluate disease categories as acute or chronic inflammation, liver disorder, hypogammaglobulinemia, possible monoclonal gammopathies, etc
Methodology
Electrophoresis on agarose media
Reference Interval
See Protein Electrophoresis, Serum [001487] in Related Information for reference range information.
LOINC® Map
| Order Code | Order Code Name | Order Loinc | Result Code | Result Code Name | UofM | Result LOINC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 225920 | Protein Elec + Interp, Serum | 24351-9 | 001073 | Protein, Total | g/dL | 2885-2 |
| 225920 | Protein Elec + Interp, Serum | 24351-9 | 001488 | Albumin | g/dL | 2862-1 |
| 225920 | Protein Elec + Interp, Serum | 24351-9 | 001489 | Alpha-1-Globulin | g/dL | 2865-4 |
| 225920 | Protein Elec + Interp, Serum | 24351-9 | 001490 | Alpha-2-Globulin | g/dL | 2868-8 |
| 225920 | Protein Elec + Interp, Serum | 24351-9 | 001491 | Beta Globulin | g/dL | 2871-2 |
| 225920 | Protein Elec + Interp, Serum | 24351-9 | 001492 | Gamma Globulin | g/dL | 2874-6 |
| 225920 | Protein Elec + Interp, Serum | 24351-9 | 001493 | M-Spike | g/dL | 33358-3 |
| 225920 | Protein Elec + Interp, Serum | 24351-9 | 011052 | Globulin, Total | g/dL | 10834-0 |
| 225920 | Protein Elec + Interp, Serum | 24351-9 | 011149 | A/G Ratio | 1759-0 | |
| 225920 | Protein Elec + Interp, Serum | 24351-9 | 011150 | Please note: | 77202-0 | |
| 225920 | Protein Elec + Interp, Serum | 24351-9 | 120006 | P E Interpretation, S | 12851-2 | |
| 225920 | Protein Elec + Interp, Serum | 24351-9 | 001498 | 11502-2 |
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