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eDH Procedure Code(s)
LAB119 Protein Electrophoresis, Serum
Test Information
Laboratory will not perform if ordered within 48 hours of previous protein electrophoresis sample.
If indicated, Serum Immunofixation and Quantitative IgG, IgA, and IgM will be added at an additional charge.
Specimen Information
| Specimen Type | Specimen Source | Acceptable Containers | Minimum Test Volume (mL) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blood | Blood, Venous | Gold-R | 1.0 | |
| Blood | Blood, Venous | GoldM-R | 0.5 | |
Shipping and Handling
Processing Instructions: N/ATransport Temperature: Refrigerated
Transport Instructions: N/A
Specimen Stability Unprocessed
Unprocessed: 1 day
Specimen Stability Post Processing
Ambient: 1 day
Refrigerate: 7 days
Frozen: 6 months
Test Components
| Component | LOINC Code |
|---|---|
| ALBUMIN, ELECTROPHORESIS | 2862-1 |
| ALPHA 1 GLOBULIN | 2865-4 |
| ALPHA 2 GLOBULIN | 2868-8 |
| BETA GLOBULIN | 2871-2 |
| GAMMA GLOBULIN | 2874-6 |
| M1 BAND | 51435-6 |
| M2 BAND | 35559-4 |
| PROTEIN, TOTAL | 2885-2 |
Turnaround Time (TAT)
72 Hours
CPT Code(s)
LAB119 Protein Electrophoresis, serum: 84165
Performing Lab Section
Chemistry
Performing Lab(s)
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Laboratory (MHMH)