Protein Electrophoresis, Serum SPE
Method(s) | Electrophoresis, Spectrophotometry |
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Components | Total Protein, Percent Albumin, Percent Alpha 1, Percent Alpha 2, Percent Beta, Percent Gamma, Calculated Albumin, Calculated Alpha 1, Calculated Alpha 2, Calculated Beta, Calculated Gamma, Interpretation |
Specimen Required | |
Collect | One 5 mL gold (SST) top tube. |
Transport | 2 mL serum at 2-8ºC. |
Remarks | See entry for Protein, Total (TP) stability |
Stability | Refrigerated: 24 hours (TP) |
Unacceptable Conditions | Plasma. |
Schedule | Mon, Wed, Fri |
Billing Code | 2010160 |
CPTCode | 84155, 84165 |
Notes | If a serum protein abnormality is detected, an Immunofixation Electrophoresis is performed. |
Preferred Specimen Collection Device(s) | |
Reference Interval | |
See Laboratory Report |