Protein Electrophoresis
Order Code: SPE
Epic Lab Code: LAB953
Order Form: A-1a Immunopathology or Epic 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:
Weekly
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