Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD59194Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Protein Electrophoresis and Total Protein (SPEP)
Also known as: SPEP
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Not provided.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Other
Biomarkers
11 targets
Abnormal Protein Band 1Abnormal Protein Band 2Abnormal Protein Band 3AlbuminAlpha 1 GlobulinAlpha 2 GlobulinBeta 1 GlobulinBeta 2 Globulin+3 more
Result Turnaround Time
Not provided.
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
2 mL serum
Minimum Volume
1.5 mL serum
Container
Red Top SST (acceptable: Yellow SST, Plain Red Top)
Patient Preparation
Overnight fasting is preferred
Causes for Rejection
Gross hemolysis, Grossly lipemic, Plasma
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | Ambient (preferred) 5 days |
| Refrigerated | Refrigerated 7 days |
| Frozen | Frozen 28 days |