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Protein Elect (Serum)

Test Code
PEP


CPT Codes
84165

Instructions
PEP- COLLECT SERUM ONLY. PLASMA IS NOT ACCEPTABLE!!!!!


Transport Container
RED/0.25


Transport Temperature
7 days refrigerated


Methodology
ELECT

Reference Range
SEE REPORT


Clinical Significance
Serum contains over one hundred individual proteins, each with a specific set of functions and subject to specific variation in concentration under different pathologic conditions. By measuring these fractions, it has proven to to useful aids in the diagnosis and prognosis of certain disease states.




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.