Immunofixation, Serum

Test Code

IFES

Alias/See Also

Epic: LAB174

Preferred Specimen

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

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Instructions

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

Transport Container

Plastic vial

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: Not defined
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: Not defined

Methodology

Immunofixation Electrophoresis

Setup Schedule

Monday - Friday

Report Available

2 days

Reference Range

See laboratory report; interpretive report

Performing Laboratory

Inova Laboratories

2832 Juniper Street

Fairfax, VA 22031

Last Updated: April 11, 2023
Last Review: N. Wolford, April 11, 2023

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