Immunofixation Profile II, Serum

Test Code
14472


Alias/See Also
IMFX1
LAB0000180


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

Includes
Immunoglobulins G, A, M, Kappa and Lambda, Quantitation
Protein Electrophoresis, Immunofixation, Progressive
Immunofixation, Serum


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


Minimum Volume
1 mL


Transport Container
Transport tubes


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




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.