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Protein Electrophoresis and Isotype, Serum

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Updated Test Information:

Test Description
Protein Electrophoresis and Isotype, Serum
Synonym(s)

SPEP, ELPP, UOW2008

Test ID
ELPP
General Information

Reflexive Testing Information: Initial testing is performed for serum protein electrophoresis. Samples demonstrating unusual protein band restrictions will be referred for immunofixation (IFIX) to identify at an additional charge.

Specimen Type

Blood

Specimen Requirements

3 mL blood in RED TOP or GOLD SST tube
Pediatric:  2 full GOLD or RED TOP MICROTAINERS

Specimen Collection / Processing Instructions

Refrigerate serum. 
Make two aliquots:  0.5 mL to IMM for ELP and 0.5 mL to CHEM for ETP.

Minimum Sample Volume

requested: 0.5 mL serum ELP; 0.5 mL for TP

Methodology

Agarose Electrophoresis (AEP)

Testing Schedule

Monday-Friday

Test Includes

Protein (Total) - ETP
Albumin - EALB
Alpha 1 - EA1
Alpha 2 - EA2
Beta - EB
Gamma - EG
Electrophoresis Interp - INTRPE

CPT Code(s)

84165x2

Performing Lab

UW Laboratory

LOINC Code(s)
Additional Information

If Total Protein is provided please free text "TP provided" after test ordered, and provide a copy of the slip to Panel Bench and Immunology.