| Test CODE | NAME |
|---|
603
Protein Electrophoresis with Free Light Chain and reflex to Immunotyping, Serum
| Methodology: | Quantitative Capillary Electrophoresis, Capillary electrophoresis with Qualitative Immunotyping, Turbidimetry/Colorimetry |
| Performed: | Tue-Fri |
| Reported: | 3-7 days |
| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Serum Separator Tube (SST) - 1.0 ml serum. Specimen Preparation: Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature . Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated. Stability : After separation of cells: Refrigerated: 7 days , Frozen: 1 month Unacceptable Conditions: Plasma. Room Temperature specimen. Remarks: Protein Electrophoresis with monoclonal spike will reflex to Immunotyping. NOTE: * This test is approved for all states. * Performing Laboratory |
| CPT Code(s): | 84155, 84165, 83521x2; reflex to 82664, 80503 |