Test Code LAB0203125 Electrophoresis, Protein, Serum
Methodology
Electrophoresis
Performing Laboratory
CentraCare Laboratory Services
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Gold top (SST) & Red top (Serum & No Additive)
Specimen Volume: 1.0 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Label specimen appropriately (serum).
If collecting using a red top with no gel separator, the serum must be removed within 1 hour of collection.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated: 10 days
Frozen: 30 days
Reference Values
An interpretive report will be provided by a pathologist.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Friday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
84165