Protein Electrophoresis, Serum

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Test Code

SPE

Alias/See Also

70315;
PROTEIN, TOTAL AND PROTEIN ELECTROPHORESIS (SERUM),
PEP (SERUM),
PRO ELEC (SERUM),
SPE,
SPEP

CPT Codes
84155, 84165

Includes

Includes Total Protein

Preferred Specimen

serum

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Instructions

Avoid hemolysis. Allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minuties. Centrifuge for at least 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.

Transport Container

Original tube preferred, may be sent in a screw-top transfer tube.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Room Temperature = n/a
Refrigerated = 1 week
Frozen = 1 month

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Hemolysis, Lipemia, incorrect specimen type, insufficient sample volume, improper storage conditions, exceeds specimen stability guidelines, contaminated sample.

Methodology
electrophoresis

Setup Schedule

Monday - Friday
CH

Report Available

2 - 3 days

Performing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine, OH 45439

Last Updated: December 7, 2021

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.