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IEP (Immune Electrophoresis) with Consult, Serum

Test Code
LAB174


Preferred Specimen
Serum separator tube SST, or Plain red


Instructions
Allow serum tube to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum or plasma from cells within 2 hours of collection. Transport 1 ml serum or plasma (min 0.5 mL).


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Specimen Stability
After separation from cells: Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: 1 month


Methodology
Spife 3000



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