Immunofixation, Serum
Order Code:
SIFE
Test Summary
Monoclonal increases in IgG or IgA are often associated with diseases such as multiple myeloma, lymphomas or leukemia. A monoclonal increase in IgM is commonly associated with Waldenström's macroglobulinemia.
Aliases
- IEP (serum)
- IFE (serum)
- Immunoelectrophoresis
- IPEP (serum)
- SIFE
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Instructions
Avoid hemolysis. Invert a minimum of 5 times then allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes. Centrifuge the SST 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
SIFE
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB1383
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 86334
Billing Code
- 300536
CPT Statement
Methodology
electrophoresis
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. Invert a minimum of 5 times then allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes. Centrifuge the SST 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
electrophoresis
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
See Report
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Friday; Report available: 2 - 3 days