Serum Protein Electrophoriesis, Serum (PROT EL SER)
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| Synonyms:
| TPE, SPE, SPEP |
| Specimen: | Blood; (1) SST (serum separator) or Red (no preservative) top vacutainer tube. |
| Volume: | Full primary tube |
| Minimum Volume: | 800 microL serum |
| Collection: | If tube othern than a SST is collected, transfer serum to a tightly capped plastice aliquot tube for transport. Refrigerate at 2-8°C for 7 days; freeze at -20°C for 6 weeks.
If monoclonal protein is detected, immunofixation will be performed. If protein abnormalities are detected, immunoglobulins will be measured. |
| Rejection Criteria: | Hemolysis; lipemia; improper labeling. |
| Reference Range: | Normal levels of all fractions |
| Methodology: | Electrophoresis |
| Test Use: | Detection of monoclonal gammopathies/other protein abnormalities |
| Additional Information: | If monoclonal protein is detected, immunofixation will be performed. If protein abnormalities are detected, immunoglobulins will be measured. |
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