IMMUNOGLOBULIN ELECTROPHORESIS, IMMUNOFIXATION, SERUM
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| Computer Code: | (5IGE) |
| Specimen Collection: | 7 mL blood (red or gold top tube acceptable). |
| Minimum Volume: | 3 mL |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Allow to clot, centrifuge for 20 minutes, remove serum, refrigerate. |
| Reference Values: | See Report Indicated for Immunological identification of heavy chains (IgG, IgM, IgA) and light chains (Kappa, Lambda) |
| Lab Code: | Chemistry |
| Requisition: | FLD/ FCL |
| Test Frequency: | 3 x/week |
| Routine TAT: | 4 days |
| Stat TAT: | 2 days |
| CPT Code(s): | 86334 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |