Immunofixation (IFE) and Immunoglobulins Panel (IgG, IgA, IgM), Serum : 37669

Test Code
ITYPIG or 37669


CPT Codes
86334, 82784x3

Includes
Immunofixation and  Immunoglbulins Panel


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


Transport Temperature
Room temperature.


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


Methodology
Immunofixation, Immunoturbidimetric

Setup Schedule
Monday - Friday


Report Available
2-5 days


Reference Range
See Laboratory Report

Includes
Immunoglobulin A: 70‐400 mg/dL (≥18 years)
Immunoglobulin G: 700‐1600 mg/dL
Immunoglobulin M: 40‐230 (≥18 years)


Clinical Significance
Immunofixation is useful in characterizing M components identified by protein electrophoresis. Quantitation of immunoglobulins provides an assessment of the magnitude and measure for monitoring the M component.


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.