| Test Name: | Protein Electrophoresis, Serum |
| Epic Order Code: | LAB119 |
| CPT Code: | 84165 | | |
| Specimen(s) Type: | Serum; 1.0 mL |
| Acceptable Container(s): |   Tops are gold and red. |
| Testing Schedule: | Test performed 2 days/week. Call lab at (601) 984-2372 for availability. |
| Turn Around Time: | STAT: NA |
| | Routine: 7 days |
| Collection Information: | No special patient preparation is required. Obtain specimen by standard collection procedures. |
| Transport Information: | Deliver to lab immediately. All specimens must be signed into the laboratory. |
| Reference Clients: | If unable to deliver to the lab within 1 hour, centrifuge the specimen and remove serum from the red cells. Store and transport at 2-8° C. Specimen must be received in the lab within 5 days. If longer storage is required, store and transport the sample at -20° C for up to 30 days. |
| Causes for Rejection: | Improperly labeled, incorrect container, contaminated, insufficient quantity, incorrect/delay in transport, gross hemolysis or lipemia. |
| Reference Range: | Albumin: 3.04 - 4.73 g/dL |
| | Alpha 1 Globulin: 0.09 - 0.43 g/dL |
| | Alpha 2 Globulin: 0.37 - 1.10 g/dL |
| | Beta Globulin: 0.31 - 1.59 g/dL |
| | Gamma Globulin: 0.39 - 2.14 g/dL |
| | Total Protein: 5.00 - 8.60 g/dL |
| Additional Information: | Reflexive test: Immunofixation electrophoresis (IFE) |