PROTEIN ELECTROPHORESIS SERUM
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: SPE
UPHSM LIS Test #: 022490
Schedule:
Testing Time: 3-4 Days
Testing Lab: Labcorp
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:
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: Serum
Collection Info:
Specimen Acceptability
Cause for Rejection:
Hemolysis; plasma instead of serum
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.