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HelpEpic Test Code LAB174 Immunofixation Electrophoresis, Qualitative, Gel
Additional Codes
ARUP:2012572
Performing Location(s)
ARUP
Ordering Recommendation
Qualitative test confirms the presence of a monoclonal protein and classifies its heavy- and light- chain type. Aids in the detection and management of multiple myeloma and related disorders.
Specimen Type
Serum
Preferred Container
Gold Top Tube
Minimum Volume
1 mL serum
Transportation Needs
Refrigerated.
Storage Requirements
Refrigerated.
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 8 hours
Refrigerated: 1 week
Frozen: 1 month
Causes for Rejection
Mislabeled or unlabeled specimen.
Less than 50% draw for Vacutainer tubes
Plasma
Days of Analysis
Mon-Fri
Available STAT
No
Turnaround Time
1-5 days once recived into performing lab
Interpretive Data
This information should be correlated with the results of serum protein electrophoresis, quantitative immunoglobulins, and other clinical and laboratory information.
Methodolgy
Qualitative Immunofixation Elec
CPT Code
86334
Last Updated
16-Aug-18
Reference Ranges
Normal IFE