ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Immunofixation Electrophoresis Gel : 0050272

Mnemonic: IFE GEL

Methodology: Qualitative Immunofixation Electrophoresis
Performed: Mon-Fri
Reported: 1-5 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Serum separator tube.

Specimen Preparation: Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.3 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.

Remarks: IFE gel includes a qualitative interpretation of an IFE only.

Unacceptable Conditions: Plasma.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): After separation from cells: Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 month
Reference Interval:
Normal IFE
Interpretive Data: This information should be correlated with the results of serum protein electrophoresis, quantitative immunoglobulins, and other clinical and laboratory information.
Note: Immunofixation Electrophoresis Gel includes a qualitative interpretation of an IFE only.
CPT Code(s): 86334
Cross References: IFE Gel, Serum, Interpretation Only (Immunofixation Electrophoresis Gel), Immunofixation, Serum (Immunofixation Electrophoresis Gel)