Protein ELP w/ reflex to immunofixation, serum

Alphabetical Test listing

Protein ELP w/ reflex to immunofixation, serum-12469

Test name:

Test number:

12469

Excellian order number:

LAB12469

Abbreviation:

SEPR

Alternate names:

SPEP with IFIX
Quantitative M Protein Study

Tests included:

If a peak is quantified, this assay will reflex to an immunofixation at an additional charge. This test is included in the ELP and free light chains with reflex to immunofixation, serum (12471) assay.

Specimen type:

Serum

Collection container:

Gold serum separator (SST) tube

Volume:

3.0 mL

Minimum volume:

0.5 mL

Collection instructions:

Immediately following collection, mix sample by gently inverting 5 times

Processing instructions:

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

Transport container:

Gold serum separator (SST) tube

Alternate collection container:

Red serum vial/tube, 10 mL

Red/grey serum separator (SST) vial/tube, 10 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

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)

Performing lab:

AHL - Immunology: I-E

Days set up:

Mo - Fr

TAT:

2 - 4 days

Method:

Capillary Zone Electrophoresis (CZE)

Reference ranges:

See report

CPT codes:

84165

Additional CPT codes (if appropriate):
82784 x 3 - IgG, IgA, IgM
86334 - Immunofixation electrophoresis

Date created:

04/22/2014

Revised date:

07/17/2024

Review date:

01/02/2024