Protein Electrophoresis, Serum
Abbrev Code: | ELP | ||
Order Code: | LAB119 | Order Name: | Protein Electrophoresis |
Synonyms: | Serum Electrophoresis; SPEP; SELP | ||
Methodology: | ELP: capillary electrophoresis; Biochromatic rate | ||
CPT Codes: | 84165 x1, 84155 x1 | ||
Test Includes: | Protein electrophoresis | ||
Turnaround Time: | Electrophoresis is performed Mon-Fri; results are reported the same day. |
Collection Instructions
Specimen: | Blood |
Optimal Volume: | 2 mL |
Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.6 mL |
Container: | Red or gold (gel) Alternate Containers: Red (no gel) |
Processing and Shipping
Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge and aliquot 0.4 mL, 0.2 mL minimum. Store in refrigerator. |
Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
Stability: |
Samples suspected of having macroglobulins or cryoglobulins should be collected and held at 37°C. Samples suspected of containing cold agglutinins should not be refrigerated prior to serum separation from the clot.
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Test Performed at or Referral Lab | UM Specialty Core/Prot/Endo (Sebia B) |
Interpretive
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Use: | Serum protein evaluation, nutritional status. Work-up for liver disease, including chronic active hepatitis; diagnosis, myeloma, macroglobulinemia of Waldenstrom, collagen diseases, and monoclonal gammopathies; evaluation of inflammatory states. Evaluation for low back pain, arthritis, amyloidosis. Evaluation of lymphoma, leukemia, anemia. |
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