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


Protein Electrophoresis
Order Code: SPE
Order Form: A-1a Immunopathology or IPR Req
  Immunopathology
5238 RCP
356-2688
Specimen
Serum
Collection Medium:
Red top tube
Minimum:
2 mL whole blood or one microtube for pediatric patients
includes total protein.
Testing Schedule:
Samples received by 0700 on Wednesday will have results available by 
1600.
Reference Range:
Total protein                        6-8   g/dl
Albumin              56.0-69.7%    3.6-4.8 g/dl
Alpha-1 globulins     1.4-2.9%     0.1-0.2 g/dl
Alpha-2 globulins     7.3-12.6%    0.5-0.8 g/dl
Beta globulins        9.0-14.8%    0.6-1.0 g/dl
Gamma globulins       8.0-18.2%    0.5-1.3 g/dl

The SPE report will include a descriptive report of abnormality, if 
present.
Methodology:
Electrophoresis
CPT Code:
84165

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Updated: 04/07/2008

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