Protein Electrophoresis, Serum QSEPI
| Method(s) | Capillary Zone Electrophoresis (CZE), Spectrophotometry (SP) |
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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 | 4 mL serum at 2-8ºC. |
| Stability | Refrigerated: 7 days |
| Unacceptable Conditions |
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| Schedule | Contact Quest |
| CPTCode | 84155, 84165 |
| Notes | Performing Laboratory-Quest Diagnostics-Pittsburgh Lab If a serum protein abnormality is detected, an Immunofixation Electrophoresis is performed. |
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| Reference Interval | |
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See Laboratory Report |
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