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