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HelpTest Code IFES Immunofixation Electrophoresis (Serum)
Specimen Requirements
Specimen type: Serum
Container/Tube: Gold Top (SSTII) / Red Top
Volume: 5.0mL / 6.0mL blood
Minimum volume: 0.5mL serum
Collection Instructions: Allow specimen to clot for 30 minutes and centrifuge within 2 hours
Sample Stability
** Preferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to NUH **
| Specimen Type: | Serum |
|---|---|
| Ambient: | 8 hours |
| Refrigerate: | 1 week |
| Frozen: | 1 month |
Reference Interval
See laboratory report
Days and Times Performed
Monday to Friday, TAT 7 days
Methodology
Electrophoresis
Service Code
0031845
Update
Last updated 05/09/2024
Updated on Sample Stability Ambient
Unacceptable Condition
| Haemolysis | Reject |
|---|---|
| Icterus | NA |
| Lipaemic | NA |
| Others | No plasma sample as fibrinogen band can be mistaken for monoclonal band. |
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724399
Useful For
Differential diagnosis of monoclonal and polyclonal gammopathies, heavy and light chain paraproteins.