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HelpTest Code IFES Immunofixation Electrophoresis, serum
Laboratory Code
LAB174
Specimen Requirements
Specimen type: Serum
Container/Tube: Gold Top (SSTII) / Red Top
Volume: 5.0 mL / 6.0 mL blood
Minimum volume: 0.5 mL serum
Collection Instructions: Allow specimen to clot for 30 mins and centrifuge within 2 hrs
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Serum |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 8 hours |
| Refrigerate | 1 week (preferred) |
| Frozen | 1 month |
Methodology
Electrophoresis
Days and Times Performed
Monday through Friday, TAT 7 days
Specimen Condition
| Gross Haemolysis | Reject |
|---|---|
| Icterus | OK |
| Lipaemia | OK |
| Others: Plasma specimens (Fibrinogen band can be mistaken for monoclonal band) | Reject |
Reference Interval
See laboratory report
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724399
Useful For
Differential diagnosis of monoclonal and polyclonal gammopathies, heavy and light chain paraproteins.
Service Code
31845
LOINC Code Information
| Immunofixation electrophoresis, serum | 74665-1 |
|---|---|
| Albumin : Globulin ratio | 1759-0 |
| Albumin, serum | 61151-7 |
| Globulin | 10834-0 |
| Total protein, serum | 2885-2 |
Update
Last updated 24/02/2025