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Additional Codes
Epic EAP: LAB119
Epic Description: PROTEIN ELECTROPHORESIS, SERUM
Synonym
SPE
Serum Protein Electrophoresis
SPEP
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Gold, Clot Activator with Inert Gel |
5.0 mL | 1.0 mL |
| Alternate | Red, No Anticoagulant, No gel | 5.0 mL | 1.0 mL |
| Preferred Micropuncture | Gold Micro, Clot Activator with Inert Gel | 2 X 0.6 mL | 1 X 0.6 mL |
| Alternate Micropuncture | Red Micro, No anticoagulant, No gel | 2 X 0.6 mL | 1 X 0.6 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
A serum total protein will be automatically ordered with this test.
Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot serum into plastic vial. Transport refrigerated on freeze packs. Refrigerate if holding overnight.
Aliquot Requirements
Serum
Optimum 1.0 mL
Minimum 0.2 mL
Performing Lab
Special Chemistry Lab
Assay Frequency
Monday – Friday
Routine Turnaround Time
3 days, excluding weekends and holidays.
CSR Storage Requirements
Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot serum into plastic vial. Transport to laboratory. Refrigerate if holding overnight.
CPT Code Information
84165
84160
Reflexive Testing
New patient with a positive result reflex to serum IFE