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Test Code SPE Protein Electrophoresis, Serum

Specimen Type

Serum

Minimum Volume

2.0 mL

Container

Gold SST

Refrigerate

Routine Turnaround Time

48 Hours

Reference Range

Albumin: 2.82 - 3.55 g/dL

Alpha 1: 0.11-0.31 g/dL

Alpha 2: 0.66-0.91 g/dL

Beta: 0.66-0.99 g/dL

Gamma: 0.56-0.91 g/dL

Total Protein: 6.0-8.1 g/dL

 

Note

The serum protein electropherogram or densitometric tracing should be evaluated for abnormalities. If abnormalities are observed, appropriate follow-up studies should be initiated. These may include immunofixation, quantitation of immunoglobulins, bone marrow examination and other appropriate tests.

CPT Code

84165/84166

Methodology

Electrophoresis