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Protein Electrophoresis Serum

Additional Codes

LAB19616

Performing Laboratory

MBMC Main Laboratory

Methodology

Electrophoresis

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Red top
Specimen Volume: Full tube

Alternative Specimen Type: Serum

Alternative Container/Tube: Gold, Serum gel

Alternative Specimen Volume: Full tube

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Friday

Turnaround Time:

STAT: not available
Routine: 1 to 3 days

Reference Values

SERUM
Total Protein

6.2 - 8.0 g/dL

 

Albumin

3.6 - 5.0 g/dL

 

Alpha 1

0.2 - 0.4 g/dL

 

Alpha 2

0.5 - 1.0 g/dL

 

Beta 1

0.3 - 0.6 g/dL

 

Beta 2

0..2 - 0.6 g/dL

 

Gamma

0.5 - 1.7 g/dL

 

Interpretation:  No apparent monclonal peak

Test Classification and CPT Coding

Test Classification:This test has been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer’s instructions.
CPT Code:

84165