48050:IMMUNOFIXATION, IMMUNOGLOBULINS (IgA, IgG & IgM) (includes PROTEIN ELECTROPHORESIS)
Author PeaceHealth Laboratories
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Alias Names: |
IEP |
Methodology: |
Agarose High Resolution Electrophoresis / Agarose Immunofixation |
Edit Date: |
3/17/2009 |
Components: |
Immunoelectrophoresis / Protein Electrophoresis, IgA, IgG & IgM |
Performed: |
Monday-Friday |
Released: |
1-3 days of receipt in lab |
CPT Code: |
82784 x3 / 86334 / 84165 |
Specimen Collection Details |
Collection: |
One 7.5 mL serum separator tube (SST). Also acceptable: On 5 mL red top tube. |
Handling: |
Centrifuge and separate serum from cells immediately. Refrigerate. |
Stability: |
7 days refrigerated, or 30 days frozen. |
Standard Volume: |
2 mL serum. |
Minimum Volume: |
1 mL serum. |
Transport: |
Refrigerated. |
Comments: |
This test includes a serum protein electrophoresis, do not order Protein, Serum, Electrophoresis (48010) additionally. |
Rejection Criteria: |
Plasma. |
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See individual components. |