Specimen:

Serum

Collection Medium:

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

Sample
Processing:

Centrifuge at 3000 RPM for 10 minutes.
Aliquot serum into labeled container and cap.

Sample
Storage:

Refrigerate.

Transport
Instructions:

Place specimen into zip-lock type bag, seal bag.
Place requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Transport in cooler with refrigerated coolant packs.

CPT Code:

84165