Immunofixation With IgG / IgA & IgM Quantitative
Order Code:
IGSIT
Test Summary
Immunofixation is useful in characterizing M components identified by protein electrophoresis. Quantitation of immunoglobulins provides an assessment of the magnitude and measure for monitoring the M component.
Aliases
- IFE
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Instructions
Avoid hemolysis. Allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes. Centrifuge for at least 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Original tube preferred, may be sent in a screw-top transfer tube.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = n/a
- Refrigerated = 7 days
- Frozen = n/a
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Hemolysis, Lipemia, incorrect specimen type, insufficient sample volume, improper storage conditions, exceeds specimen stability guidelines, contaminated sample.
Order Code
IGSIT
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB3904
Includes
Includes: Immunofixation Serum, Immunoglobulin A, Immunoglobulin G, Immunoglobulin M
CPT Code
- 86334
- 82784(3)
Billing Code
- 300242
- 300536
CPT Statement
Methodology
See individual tests
FDA Status
FDA Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
Department
Chemistry
Reference Range
See Report
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Friday; Report available: 2 - 3 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Instructions
Avoid hemolysis. Allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes. Centrifuge for at least 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Original tube preferred, may be sent in a screw-top transfer tube.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = n/a
- Refrigerated = 7 days
- Frozen = n/a
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Hemolysis, Lipemia, incorrect specimen type, insufficient sample volume, improper storage conditions, exceeds specimen stability guidelines, contaminated sample.
Result Information
Methodology
See individual tests
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
See Report
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Friday; Report available: 2 - 3 days