ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0050272: Immunofixation Electrophoresis Gel |
| Test Mnemonic: IFE GEL | |
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Methodology: Immunofixation Electrophoresis
Performed: Mon-Fri Reported: 1-5 days |
| Specimen Required: | |
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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 |
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| Normal IFE |
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This information should be correlated with the results of serum protein electrophoresis, quantitative immunoglobulins, and other clinical and laboratory information.
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| Note: | |
| Immunofixation Electrophoresis Gel includes a qualitative interpretation of an IFE only. |
| CPT Code(s): | |
| 86334 |