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HelpTest Code IFE Immunofixation Electrophoresis, LAB174
Performing Laboratory
St. Luke's Hospital Cedar Rapids
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Gold-top serum gel tube or plain, red-top tube
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL of serum, allow specimens to completely clot before centrifugation. Separate serum from cells.
Stability: After centrifuging, immediately refrigerate (2 to 8 °C) for 10 days or freeze for up to 1 month.
Reference Values
No abnormal proteins present
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Friday
Useful For
Immunofixation electrophoresis is a useful clinical tool for rapid identification of various protein abnormalities in serum and urine including monoclonal gammopathies.
Methodology
Capillary zone electrophoresis immunotyping
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86334
Report Available
2-3 days upon receipt