Immunofixation (IFE)Serum and Protein Electrophoresis, Serum
Test ID:
705135
CPT code:
82784(x3) (IgG, IgA, IgM)
84155
84165 (protein electrophoretic fractionation and quantitation)
86334 (immunofixation electrophoresis)
Synonyms:
Globulins, Serum
IEP, Serum
IFE, Serum and Protein Electrophoresis, Serum
Immunoelectrophoresis, Serum
Protein IEP
Clinical Use:
Detect and identify monoclonal immunoglobulin gammopathies
Test Information:
Diagnose myeloma, macroglobulinemia of Waldenström. Immunofixation is used to evaluate monoclonal gammopathy (M protein) found on serum protein electrophoresis; evaluate amyloidosis. Has application to the evaluation of lymphoproliferative disease (malignant lymphoma and others) and collagen disease in general. Of use in the diagnosis and characterization of immune deficient and dysgammaglobulinemic states.
Specimen Type:
Serum
Requested Volume:
5 mL
Minimum Volume:
2 mL
Container Type:
Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube
Patient Preparation:
Patient should be fasting.
Collection:
Separate serum from cells.
Storage Instructions:
Separate serum from cells.
Stability Requirements:
Temperature |
Period |
---|---|
Room temperature |
3 days |
Refrigerated |
14 days |
Frozen |
14 days |
Freeze/thaw cycles |
Stable x3 |
Rejection Criteria
Plasma sample
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