Immunofixation (IFE), Serum and Protein Electrophoresis, Serum
Also known as: Globulins, Serum, IEP, Serum, IFE, Serum and Protein Electrophoresis, Serum, Immunoelectrophoresis, Serum, Protein IEP
Use
Detect and identify monoclonal immunoglobulin gammopathies
Special Instructions
It is important to state the patient's age and clinical diagnosis on the test request form for accurate test processing and results.
Limitations
This test may not adequately identify all types of monoclonal gammopathies and is limited by the quality and storage conditions of the serum sample used. Plasma samples are unacceptable and will lead to test rejection. Repeat testing may not be possible with the minimum volume provided.
Methodology
Other
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 2465-3
- 2458-8
- 2472-9
- 2885-2
- 2862-1
- 2865-4
- 2868-8
- 2871-2
- 2874-6
- 33358-3
- 2336-6
- 1759-0
- 13169-8
- 77202-0
- 11502-2
Result Turnaround Time
3-5 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Serum
Volume
5 mL
Minimum Volume
2 mL
Container
Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube
Collection Instructions
Separate serum from cells.
Patient Preparation
Overnight fasting is preferred, but not required.
Storage Instructions
Refrigerate.
Causes for Rejection
Plasma sample
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 3 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 14 days |
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