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Protein Electrophoresis Panel, Serum

Message
All positives are reflexed to IFE for identification


Test Code
PROTEIN ELECTROPHORESIS PANEL(EP)


Preferred Specimen
Gold Top Tube


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Specimen Stability
Samples can be stored up to 10 days at 2-8°C. For longer storage, samples should be frozen within eight hours of collection. Frozen sera are stable at least one month.


Methodology
Capillary zone electrophoresis

Setup Schedule
M-F


Report Available
TAT 1 - 4 days


Reference Range
Test % g/dL Other
Total protein      
Albumin 52.1-63.2 3.13-5.37  
Alpha-1 3.2-5.9 0.19-0.50  
Alpha-2 7.7-14.1 0.46-1.20  
Beta 9.26-13.9 0.56-1.18  
Gamma 11.2-19.6 0.67-1.67  
M-protein     Not established
Albumin/globulin ratio     0.99 - 1.81
Interpretation      


Performing Laboratory
Test performed in the West Roxbury Immunology Lab
Contact: Cassandra Mota, 857-203-5941


Last Updated: March 21, 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.