IFX AND SPE
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: IFXS
UPHSM LIS Test #: 028360
Schedule:
Testing Time: 3-5 Days
Testing Lab: Labcorp
UPHSM LIS Test #: 028360
Schedule:
Testing Time: 3-5 Days
Testing Lab: Labcorp
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: 6.0 mL
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: Serum
Collection Info:
Minimum Volume: 4 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)
Container: Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube
Collection: Separate serum from cells.
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: Serum
Collection Info:
Minimum Volume: 4 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)
Container: Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube
Collection: Separate serum from cells.
Specimen Acceptability
Cause for Rejection:
Plasma sample
Plasma sample
Methods
Electrophoresis followed by immunodiffusion against monospecific antisera to immunoglobulin and individual heavy and light chains (IFE); protein electrophoresis on agarose media; turbidimetric quantitation of IgA, IgG, and IgM
Clinical Utilities
Detect and identify monoclonal immunoglobulin gammopathies
CPT Codes
82784(x3) (IgG; IgA; IgM); 84155; 84165 (protein electrophoretic fractionation and quantitation); 86334 (immunofixation electrophoresis)
* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
Reference Range
Reference ranges per report. The protein electrophoresis scan is provided separately.