Protein Electrophoresis With Interpretation, Serum
Also known as: Interpretation, Protein Electrophoresis, Serum
Use
Evaluate disease categories as acute or chronic inflammation, liver disorder, hypogammaglobulinemia, possible monoclonal gammopathies, etc
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
The test is specific for serum analysis and may reject samples affected by hemolysis or those using plasma instead of serum. Interpretive accuracy may depend on the presence and visibility of a monoclonal spike; additional tests like immunofixation and urine evaluation may be required for confirmation of monoclonal gammopathy.
Methodology
Electrophoresis (Other)
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 24351-9 - Prot Elph Pnl SerPl
- 2885-2 - Prot SerPl-mCnc
- 2862-1 - Albumin SerPl Elph-mCnc
- 2865-4 - Alpha1 Glob SerPl Elph-mCnc
- 2868-8 - Alpha2 Glob SerPl Elph-mCnc
- 2871-2 - B-Globulin SerPl Elph-mCnc
- 2874-6 - Gamma glob SerPl Elph-mCnc
- 33358-3 - M Protein SerPl Elph-mCnc
- 10834-0 - Globulin Ser Calc-mCnc
- 1759-0 - Albumin/Glob SerPl
- 77202-0 - Laboratory comment Report
- 12851-2 - Prot Pattern SerPl Elph-Imp
- 11502-2 - Laboratory report
Result Turnaround Time
3-4 days
Related Documents
For more information, please review the documents below
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.
Causes for Rejection
Hemolysis; plasma instead of serum
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 3 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 14 days |
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