Immunofixation Profile II, Serum

Test Code

14472

CPT Codes
84165, 86334, 83883 (x2), 82784 (x3)

Includes

[14502] Immunoglobulins G, A, M, Kappa and Lambda, Quantitation
[747] Protein Electrophoresis, Immunofixation, Progressive
[549] Immunofixation, Serum

Preferred Specimen

2 mL serum collected in each of two separate serum separator tubes (SST)

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

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
See individual tests

Setup Schedule

Set up: Varies with assay; Report available: 2-5 days

Reference Range

Interpretive report

Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
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.