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HelpTest Code SPE Electrophoresis, Protein, Serum
Methodology
Capillary Zone Electrophoresis
Includes HHA227 “Protein, Total, Serum.”
Note: Immunofixation electrophoresis and
immunoglobulins will be performed if clinically indicated at an
additional charge.
Performing Laboratory
Huntsville Hospital Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube(s) or a serum gel tube(s). Spin down and send 1 mL of serum.
Reference Values
Total protein: 6.4-8.3 g/dL (adult)
Albumin: 3.57-5.49 g/dL
Alpha-1-globulin: 0.19-0.41 g/dL
Alpha-2-globulin: 0.45-0.98 g/dL
Beta-globulin: 0.54-1.09 g/dL
Gamma-globulin: 0.71-1.56 g/dL
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Friday
CPT Coding
84155 - protein, total
84166 - electrophoresis, protein
Secondary ID
HHA1287
LOINC Coding
| Test Name | LOINC Code |
|---|---|
| Serum Protein Electrophoresis | 24351-9 |
| Total Protein | 2885-2 |
| Albumin | 2862-1 |
| Alpha 1 | 2865-4 |
| Alpha 2 | 2868-8 |
| Beta | 2871-2 |
| Gamma | 2874-6 |
| A/G Ratio | 44429-9 |
| Interpretation | 12851-2 |
| IEP Interpretation | 13169-8 |
Specimen Stability Information
|
Specimen Type |
Temperature |
Time |
|
Serum |
RT, spun |
7 days |
|
Refrigerated, spun |
7 days |
Reject Due To
|
Hemolysis |
Mild: |
ok |
Gross: |
ok |
|
Lipemia |
Mild: |
ok |
Gross: |
ok |
|
Icterus |
Mild: |
ok |
Gross: |
ok |