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HelpTest Code LAB12754 Protein Electrophoresis - Serum
Department
SEND OUTS
Reference Lab Test Number
PEP
Refer To
Primary Collection Container
Gold (SST)
Alternate Collection Container
Red (No Gel)
Transport
Serum refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Processing
Centrifuge, separate and send 1.0 mL serum in a screw-capped plastic vial.
Stability
Ambient: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 10 days
Frozen: 1 month
Minimum Testing Volume
0.5 mL
Reference Range
Albumin 3.7-4.9 g/dL 52.9-66.9%
alpha-1 Globulin 0.2-0.4 g/dL 3.3-5.8%
alpha-2 Globulin 0.5-0.9 g/dL 7.5-13.4%
beta Globulin 0.6-1.0 g/dL 8.5-13.7%
gamma Globulin 0.6-1.4 g/dL 8.8-19.2%
Total serum protein 6.4-8.2 g/dL
Methodology
Electrophoresis
Performed
Monday – Friday
Reported
4 Days
CPT Codes
84165, 84155