The University of Iowa (UIHC)
Department of Pathology
LABORATORY SERVICES HANDBOOK


Immunofixation Electrophoresis
Order Code: SIFE
Order Form: A-1a Immunopathology or IPR Req
  Immunopathology
5238 RCP
356-2688
Specimen
Serum
Collection Medium:
Red top tube
Minimum:
Adult- 2 ml; red top tube
Pediatric- 2ml; red top tube
Testing Schedule:
Bi-weekly (Tues and Fri) - Batch analysis performed 
twice weekly on Tuesdays and Fridays excluding 
university holidays.
Analytic Time:
4 days
Reference Range:
A normal serum sample shows a light diffused staining of polyclonal 
immunoglobulins in all tracks. The serum IFE report will include a 
descriptive report of abnormality, if present.
Comments:
Include relevant clinical information and consultation request.  
Quantitative kappa/lambda light chain ratios are recommended
as a screen for suspected multiple myeloma, Waldenstrom's
macroglobulinemia, or malignant lymphomas, except in the setting of
bone marrow or solid organ transplantation.
Methodology:
Immunofixation Electrophoresis
CPT Code:
86334 x1 (Technical)
86334-26 x1 (Professional)

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Updated: 01/09/2008

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