Protein Electrophoresis, Serum (LABCORP)

Test Code
99901000034


Alias/See Also
LAB1077: Protein Electrophoresis, Serum
LAB3594: Protein Electrophoresis, Serum w/Reflex Immunotyping, IgA, IgG, IgM | LABCORP EAP: 001487


CPT Codes
84155x1, 84165x1

Preferred Specimen
LABCORP LAB: Serum Separator Tube (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1


Other Acceptable Specimens
LABCORP LAB: YELLOW TOP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1
LABCORP LAB: MICRO YELLOW: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1
LABCORP LAB: RED TOP - PLAIN: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1


Instructions
Specimen: Serum Volume: 5 mL Minimum Volume: 2 mL Container: Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube Patient Preparation: Patient should be fasting. Causes for Rejection: Gross hemolysis; gross lipemia


Transport Temperature
Specimen: Serum Volume: 5 mL Minimum Volume: 2 mL Container: Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube Patient Preparation: Patient should be fasting. Causes for Rejection: Gross hemolysis; gross lipemia


Report Available
LABCORP LAB
STAT: 5760 min
Routine: 5760 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: 5760 min
Life or Death: 5760 min



Last Updated: March 6, 2023


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.