Test ID BLOD0913 Immunology Panel
AKA
SPEP, Fix, IEP, IFE, Immune deficiency
Specimen Type/Requirements
Gold top (Serum w/gel) tube - Serum
Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Serum
Fasting is preferred. Serum should be removed from clot within 4 hours of collection.
Plasma is not acceptable.
Test is affected by hemolysis and lipemia.
Specimen Volume
Preferred Volume | 8.0 mL |
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Minimum Volume | 3.5 mL |
Stability/Transport
Room Temperature | Not Acceptable | |
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Refrigerated | 3 days | |
Frozen | Greater than 3 days | Preferred for transport |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Friday
Additional Information
This test includes a Serum Protein Electrophoresis, Immunoglobulins IgA, IgG and IgM, and a Serum Immunofixation with a pathologist interpretation.
Methodology
Biuret/Electrophoresis/Turbidimetric/Immunofixation
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls
CPT
84165, 82784(3), 86334