Immunofixation, Serum (IFE)

Serum IFE, Immunofixation Electrophoresis

4 days

Electrophoresis followed by immunodiffusion against antisera to immunoglobulin heavy and light chains (IFE); turbidimetric quantitation of IgA, IgG, and IgM

Accredited NRL Laboratory

Twice weekly (Tues & Thurs)

Serum immunofixation is used to identify abnormal monoclonal proteins, known as M-proteins, linked to hematological cancers (e.g. multiple myeloma) and immune system disorders.

Serum

1 mL

Serum (SST; Gold Top or Plain; Red Top)

Overnight (8-hour) fasting is preferred, but not essential.

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.