PROTEIN ELECTROPHORESIS SERUM

General Information

HLAB/HOL Code: SPE
UPHSM LIS Test #: 022490
Schedule:
Testing Time: 3-4 Days
Testing Lab: Labcorp

Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified

Volume: 2.0 (1.0) mL
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: Serum
Collection Info:

Specimen Acceptability

Cause for Rejection:
Hemolysis; plasma instead of serum

Methods

Electrophoresis on agarose media

Clinical Utilities

Evaluate disease categories as acute or chronic inflammation, liver disorder, hypogammaglobulinemia, possible monoclonal gammopathies, etc

CPT Codes

84155; 84165

* 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

An Interpretive Report will be provided.