Protein, Total and Protein Electrophoresis with Immunofixation (IFE), Serum : 24629

Test Code

SPETYP or 24269

CPT Codes
84155, 84165, 86334

Preferred Specimen

4 mL serum

Minimum Volume

2 mL

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room Temperature: 4 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 28 days

Methodology
Capillary zone electrophoresis, Immunofixation, Spectrophotometry

Setup Schedule

Monday - Friday

Report Available

2-5 days

Reference Range

See Laboratory Report

Clinical Significance

Serum protein electrophoresis (SPE) is an analytical technique that provides separation of serum protein into six fractions: Albumin, Alpha-1, Alpha-2, Beta-1, Beta-2, and Gamma. Interpretation of elevation, decreased, or visual change in different fractions can be used as a diagnostic aid for a variety of different disease states and protein abnormalities, including monoclonal gammopathies (MG).

Performing Laboratory
med fusion

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.