Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD68217Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Protein, Total and Protein Electrophoresis with Immunofixation (IFE), Serum
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Serum protein electrophoresis (SPE) is an analytical technique that provides separation of serum protein into six fractions: Albumin, Alpha‑1, Alpha‑2, Beta‑1, Beta‑2, and Gamma. Interpretation of elevation, decreased, or visual change in different fractions can be used as a diagnostic aid for a variety of different disease states and protein abnormalities, including monoclonal gammopathies (MG).
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Other
Biomarkers
2 components
Protein Electrophoresis (CZE, Spectrophotometry)Immunofixation, Serum
Result Turnaround Time
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
4 mL
Minimum Volume
2 mL
Container
Transport tube
Collection Instructions
Overnight fasting preferred
Causes for Rejection
Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Grossly icteric • Plasma
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 4 days |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | 28 days |