ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0050049: Immunofixation Electrophoresis, Immunoglobulin D & Immunoglobulin E, Serum |
| Test Mnemonic: IFE D/E | |
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#ExistMethodology>
Methodology: Immunofixation Electrophoresis
*ExistMethodology> #ExistPerformed> Performed: Mon-Fri *ExistPerformed> #ExistReported> Reported: 1-5 days *ExistReported> |
| Specimen Required: | |
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#ExistCollect>
Collect: One 4 mL SST.
*ExistCollect> #ExistTransport> Transport: 1 mL serum at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.5 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. *ExistTransport> #ExistPedCollectTransport> Pediatric Collection/Transport: 0.15 mL serum at 2-8°C. *ExistPedCollectTransport> #ExistRemarks> Remarks: Separate serum from cells ASAP. Assay is designed for qualitative assessment of monoclonal IgD or IgE protein. *ExistRemarks> #ExistConditions> Unacceptable Conditions: Plasma. *ExistConditions> #ExistStability> Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 month *ExistStability> |
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| Reference Interval: |
| #ExistRefRange> Negative for monoclonal IgD and IgE. *ExistRefRange> |
| CPT Code(s): | |
| 86334 |