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ELECTROPHORESIS, PROTEIN SERUM
MessageNote: Cannot use Plasma.
Test Code
SPEN3
CPT Codes
84165; 84155
Includes
This test includes Total Protein; Albumin, E1; Alpha 1; Alpha 2; Total Beta; Total Gamma; Alb/Glob Ratio; M-spike (if present) and also includes Pathologist Interpretation.
Preferred Specimen
1 Gold tube (gel separator)
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Instructions
Centrifuge for complete separation of serum and red cells. Refrigerate until tested.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Specimen Stability
- 2-8°C up to 10 days (samples are stored separately in Gen Lab)
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
The following conditions will result in a rejected sample:
- Hemolyzed samples
- Aliquotted samples
Methodology
Electrophoresis
Setup Schedule
M, T, W, Th, F
Report Available
Report available within 24 hours of receipt at the performing laboratory, M-Th. Samples collected on Friday will be reported on Monday.
Reference Range
Albumin | 3.1 - 5.0 g/dL |
Alpha 1 | 0.2 - 0.5 g/dL |
Alpha 2 | 0.5 - 1.1 g/dL |
Beta | 0.6 - 1.1 g/dL |
Gamma | 0.7 - 1.7 g/dL |
NOTE: If an M-spike is positively identified on an SPE, a quantitation will be performed automatically.
Clinical Significance
Identify and quantitate blood proteins. Used to evaluate inflammation, kidney function, and immune system function.
Performed By
Alverno Laboratories
Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NCH4 (Chemistry, Sebia Electrophoresis)
Last Updated: November 13, 2023