PROTEIN ELECTROPHORESIS WITH IMMUNOFIXATION

Additional Codes

Software	Test Code
Label Text	PEPFX
EPIC	LAB20135

Performing Laboratory

NorDx Laboratories

Useful For

Detecting and monitoring of monoclonal gammopathies.

Immunofixation is always performed to characterize monoclonal proteins at an additonal charge.

This test is usually ordered in conjunction with a pathology consultation. The pathology professional component will be billed separately.

Method Name

Electrophoresis

Immunofixation

Turbidimetric Immunoassay

Reference Values

An interpretive report will be provided.

Days and Times Test Performed

Monday through Friday

Report Available

3 Days

Specimen Type

Serum

Preferred Container

Serum Separator Tube (SST)

Preferred Volume

Serum: 3 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))

Minimum Volume

Serum: 0.5 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))

Specimen Collection and Handling

Spin specimen, separate from clot and send refrigerated.

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type: Serum

Refrigerated: 7 Days

Must be spun/separated within: 2 Hours

Add On Capable

Yes

Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements

No ABN Required

CPT Code Information

CPT Code	CPT Description	CPT Disclaimer
82040	Albumin; serum, plasma or whole blood
84155	Protein, total, except by refractometry; serum, plasma or whole blood
84165	Protein; electrophoretic fractionation and quantitation, serum
86334	Immunofixation electrophoresis; serum

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