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Immunofixation, serum-704

Test info

Test name:

Immunofixation, serum

Test number:

704

Excellian order number:

LAB704

Abbreviation:

IFS

Alternate names:

Immuno ELP

Tests included:

IgG
IgA
IgM
Immunofixation interpretation

Specimen

Specimen type:

Serum

Collection container:

Gold serum separator (SST) tube

Volume:

2.0 mL

Minimum volume:

0.5 mL

Collection instructions:

Immediatley following collection, mix sample by gently inverting 5 times

Processing instructions:

1. Allow sample to clot for a minimum of 30 minutes
2. Spin within two (2) hours of sample collection

Transport container:

Gold serum separator (SST) tube

Alternate collection container:

Red serum vial/tube, 5 mL

Alternate processing instructions:

Allow sample to clot
Spin
Transfer serum to a False bottom plasma/serum transport vial/tube (AHL), labelled as serum, within two (2) hours of sample collection

Alternate transport container:

False bottom plasma/serum transport vial/tube (AHL)

Transport and stability:

Refrigerated (preferred) - 14 days

Frozen - 1 month

Reason for rejection:

Improper labels (unlabeled or mislabeled)
Hemolysis (some procedures)
Improper anticoagulant or ratio
Delay in transport
Improper storage temperature affecting results
Improper container
Leaking container resulting in compromised specimen
Quantity not sufficient (QNS)

Performance

Performing lab:

AHL - Immunology: E

Days set up:

Mo - Fr

TAT:

2 - 4 days

Method:

Electrophoresis

Clinical and Interpretive info

Reference ranges:

See report

Billing

CPT codes:

82784 X 3 - IgG, IgA, IgM
86334 - Immunofixation electrophoresis

Tracking

Date created:

11/30/2001

Revised date:

03/14/2024

Review date:

01/11/2024