Imunofixation, Serum : 549

Test Code
IMTYPB or 549


CPT Codes
86334

Transport Container
Preferred Specimen
Serum from a serum separtor tube or plain red top tube
  
Required volume
1 mL


Transport Temperature
Room temperature.


Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: 4 days; Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen: 30 days


Methodology
Immunofixation

Setup Schedule
Monday - Friday


Report Available
2-5 days


Reference Range
See Laboratory Report


Clinical Significance
Monoclonal increases in IgG or IgA are often associated with diseases such as multiple myeloma, lymphomas or leukemia. A monoclonal increase in IgM is commonly associated with Waldenström's macroglobulinemia.


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.