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PE+Interp(Rfx IFE),S

Message
If reflex test is performed, additional charges/CPT code(s) may apply.


Test Code
123026


Alias/See Also
Interpretation, Protein Electrophoresis With Reflex to IFE, Serum; Protein Electrophoresis With Interpretation and Reflex to IFE


CPT Codes
84165, 84155

Preferred Specimen
Serum


Minimum Volume
2 mL


Transport Container
Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate at 2(degrees)C to 8(degrees)C.


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolysis; plasma instead of serum


Methodology
Electrophoresis followed by immunodiffusion against monospecific antisera to immunoglobulin and individual heavy and light chains (IFE); protein electrophoresis on agarose media; turbidimetric quantitation of IgA, IgG, IgM

Setup Schedule
Monday-Friday - 1st shift




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.