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

Test Code

37669

CPT Codes
86334, 82784 (x3)

Includes

Immunofixation, Serum
Immunoglobulins Panel, Serum

Preferred Specimen

3 mL serum

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: Mon-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.

Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Dr
Chantilly, VA 20153

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.