CPT/HCPCS
84165
Order Code
CH459
Turnaround Time
48-72 hrs
Test Includes
Serum protein electrophoresis (SPE) is an analytical technique that provides separation of serum protein into six fractions: Albumin, Alpha-1, Alpha-2, Beta-1, Beta-2, and Gamma. Interpretation of elevation, decreased, or visual change in different fractions can be used as a diagnostic aid for a variety of different disease states and protein abnormalities, including monoclonal gammopathies (MG).
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Source
Serum
Transport Container
(Specimen Container)
(Specimen Container)
Transport Tube
Preferred Specimens
2 mL Serum
Minimum Volume (uL)
1.5 mL
Collection Instructions
(Transport Temperature)
(Transport Temperature)
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room temperature | 5 days |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | 28 days |
Reject Criteria
Gross hemolysis, Grossly Lipemic, Plasma
Special Instructions
Overnight fasting is preferred
Test Details
Methodology
Capillary Zone Electrophoresis and Spectrophotometry
Reference Ranges
See Laboratory Report
Alternative Names
SPEP
