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Protein Electrophoresis

Order Code
14145
CPT
84155, 84165
Test Details
Synonyms

SPEP (Serum Protein Electrophoresis), UPEP (Urine Protein Electrophoresis), PEP, Serum/Urine PEP

TAT

4 days

Methodology

Capillary Electrophoresis

Performing Location

Accredited NRL Laboratory

Testing Frequency

Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Cut-off 7pm

Test Overview

Separates serum proteins into fractions. Detects monoclonal gammopathies and inflammation.

Specimen Type

Serum

Volume

1 mL

Specimen Container

Red top tube or Gel barrier tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

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

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Refrigerated 7 days
Order Code
14145
CPT
84155, 84165
Test Details
Synonyms

SPEP (Serum Protein Electrophoresis), UPEP (Urine Protein Electrophoresis), PEP, Serum/Urine PEP

TAT

4 days

Methodology

Capillary Electrophoresis

Performing Location

Accredited NRL Laboratory

Testing Frequency

Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Cut-off 7pm

Test Overview

Separates serum proteins into fractions. Detects monoclonal gammopathies and inflammation.

Specimen Type

Serum

Volume

1 mL

Specimen Container

Red top tube or Gel barrier tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

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

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Refrigerated 7 days