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Test Code LAB174 Immunofixation, Serum ( Use this code is a physician orders a serum IEP)

Additional Codes

46015

IEP Serum

Reporting Title

Serum IFIX

Methodology

Helena, Agarose Gel Electrophoresis

Useful for the detection of a monoclonal protein.

If a monoclonal protein or suspicious band is identified, the laboratory will, if necessary, perform serum protein electrophoresis at an additional charge.

Performing Laboratory

OhioHealth Laboratory Services-RMH Special Testing

Specimen Requirements

Draw blood in a gold-top serum gel tube(s). Spin down and send 1 mL of serum refrigerated.

Note:  A speckled-top serum gel tube (s) or a plain, red-top tube(s) is also acceptable.

STABILITY:

Refrigerated up to 7 days

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerate/Ambient NO/Frozen NO

Reference Values

No paraproteins detected

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Friday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

86334 - immunofixation

84155 - protein, total (if appropriate)

84165 - protein electrophoresis (if appropriate)