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PROTEIN ELECTROPHORESIS SERUM PANEL

Message
SENDOUT/BOSTON


Test Code
SPEP


Alias/See Also
PEP, SPEP, IFE(SPEP), ELECTROPHORESIS PROTEIN


Preferred Specimen
SERUM: GOLD TOP TUBE


Minimum Volume
6mLs


Instructions
DRAW 2 GOLD TOP TUBES, LET CLOT FOR 30 MINUTES, SPIN DOWN AND SEND TO LAB.


Transport Container
ORIGINAL TUBES


Transport Temperature
REFRIGERATED


Specimen Stability
Samples can be stored up to 10 days at 2-8°C. For longer storage, samples should be frozen within eight hours of collection. Frozen sera are stable at least one month.


Methodology
Capillary zone electrophoresis

Setup Schedule
M-F


Report Available
TAT 1-4 DAYS


Reference Range
Test                        %                      g/dL                         Other           
Total protein:
Albumin            52.1-63.2            3.13-5.37
Alpha-1              3.2-5.9               0.19-0.50
Alpha-2             7.7-14.1             0.46-1.20
Beta                9.26-13.9             0.56-1.18
Gamma          11.2-19.6              0.67-1.67
M-protein                                                                      Not established
Albumin/globulin ratio                                                     0.99 - 1.81 


Performing Laboratory
Test performed in the West Roxbury Immunology Lab Contact: Cassandra Mota, 857-203-5941

Additional Information
PROTEIN ELECTROPHORESIS, SERUM


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.