ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

0050272: Immunofixation Electrophoresis Gel

Test Mnemonic: IFE GEL
Methodology: Immunofixation Electrophoresis

Performed: Mon-Fri

Reported: 1-5 days

Specimen Required:  
Collect: One 4 mL SST.

Transport: 1 mL serum at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.5 mL)  Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube.

Pediatric Collection/Transport: 0.15 mL serum at 2-8°C.

Remarks: Separate serum from cells ASAP. IFE gel includes a qualitative interpretation of an IFE only.

Unacceptable Conditions: Plasma.

Stability: 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

 

 

 
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