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| Software | Test Code |
|---|---|
| Label Text | PEPS |
| EPIC | LAB10299 |
Performing Laboratory
NorDx Laboratories
Useful For
Detecting and monitoring of monoclonal gammopathies.
Immunofixation is performed if indicated 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 issued
Days and Times Test Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
3 Days
Profile Information
|
Individual Test Description |
|---|
| ALBUMIN, SERUM |
| IMMUNOFIXATION (if clinically indicated) |
| PROTEIN ELECTROPHORESIS |
| PROTEIN, MONOCLONAL |
| PROTEIN, TOTAL, SERUM |
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
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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 | if Indicated |
Keywords
ELECTROPHORESIS, PROTEIN
GAMMA-GLOBULIN
PROTEIN ELECTROPHORESIS
Performing Laboratory Location
NorDx Laboratories
Acceptable Alternative Container(s)
Red Top Tube