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Protein Electrophoresis, Serum

Test Code
PELES


Alias/See Also
Epic: LAB119

SPEP (Serum protein electrophoresis)


Preferred Specimen

Specimen Type: Serum
Collection Container: Serum gel
Specimen Volume: 3 mL




Minimum Volume

1 mL




Other Acceptable Specimens

Collection Container: Red top




Instructions
Centrifuge and separate cells after clot formation and within 4 hours of collection.


Transport Container
Plastic vial


Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 4 days
Refrigerated: 2 weeks
Frozen: 6 months




Setup Schedule

Monday - Friday




Report Available

2 days




Reference Range
See laboratory report


Performing Laboratory

Inova Laboratories

2832 Juniper Street

Fairfax, VA 22031




Last Updated: April 13, 2023
Last Review: N. Wolford, April 13, 2023


The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.