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HelpTest Code SPE Protein Electrophoresis, serum
Laboratory Code
LAB119
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
| 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
Nutritional status, work up for liver disease, including chronic active hepatitis, Waldenstrom, collagen disorders, MCG and evaluate imflammatory state.
Service Code
31601
LOINC Code Information
| Protein electrophoresis, serum | 12851-2 |
|---|---|
| Albumin : Globulin ratio | 1759-0 |
| Albumin, serum | 61151-7 |
| Globulin | 10834-0 |
| Total protein, serum | 2885-2 |
Update
Last updated 24/02/2025