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HelpTest Code LAB6001 Protein Serum Electrophoresis, Therapeutic Follow-Up Only
Useful For
Monitoring patients with monoclonal gammopathies
Profile Information
| Test Code | Test Name | Methodology |
Available Separately |
Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAB118 | Total Protein, Serum | Bichromatic End Point | Yes | Yes |
| LAB6001 | Protein Electrophoresis, Serum | Agarose Gel Electrophoresis | No | Yes |
Performing Laboratory
Bozeman Health Outpatient Services at North 19th
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Red top
Acceptable: Serum gel
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Indicate if multiple myeloma is suspected.
2. Let the specimen clot completely before centrifugation.
Specimen Rejection:
1. Hemolyzed specimens.
2. Specimen types other than serum.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient <8 hours/Refrigerated >8 hours
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Ambient | 8 hours |
| Refrigerated | 7 days | |
| Frozen | 1 month |
Reference Values
| Test Component | Normal Range |
|---|---|
| Albumin SPEP | 3.8-5.5 g/dL |
| Alpha-1-globulin | 0.1-0.3 g/dL |
| Alpha-2-globulin | 0.5-1.0 g/dL |
| Beta-globulin | 0.5-1.0 g/dL |
| Gamma-globulin | 0.5-1.5 g/dL |
| M-Spike | 0.0-0.0 g/dL |
| Total Protein | 6.4-8.2 g/dL |
An interpretive comment is provided with the report.
Additional Information
Protein electrophoresis alone is not considered an adequate screening for monoclonal gammopathies.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
84155-Total Protein, serum
84165-Electrophoresis, protein