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

Test Code
37669


Includes
Immunofixation, Serum
Immunoglobulins Panel, Serum


Preferred Specimen
Red Top


Patient Preparation
Overnight fasting is preferred

Minimum Volume
1 mL


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days



Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Grossly icteric • Plasma


Methodology
Immunotyping • Immunofixation • Immunoturbidimetric

Setup Schedule
Set up: Sun-Fri; Report available: 2-5 days


Reference Range
See individual tests


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.




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.