IFX AND SPE

General Information

HLAB/HOL Code: IFXS
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.

Specimen Acceptability

Cause for Rejection:
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.