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Unit Code 80085:
Electrophoresis, Protein, Serum

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Useful For

Monitoring patients with monoclonal gammopathies

 

Diagnosis of monoclonal gammopathies, when used in conjunction

with immunofixation

 

Protein electrophoresis alone is not considered an adequate

screening for monoclonal gammopathies.

 

 

Profile Information

 Unit Code  Reporting Name  Available Separately  Always Performed 
 20698   Total Protein Yes (order #8520)Yes
 20700   Protein Electrophoresis No Yes

Reflex Tests

 Unit Code  Reporting Name  Available Separately  Always Performed 
81653 Immunofixation No No

Testing Algorithm

If a discrete electrophoresis band is identified, the laboratory will evaluate

the serum protein electrophoresis and, if necessary, perform

immunofixation at an additional charge.

Testing Guides and Forms

• An Expanded Algorithm for the Laboratory Evaluation of Suspected Multiple Myeloma 

Method Name

20698: Biuret

20700: Agarose Gel Electrophoresis

81653: Immunofixation and/or Immunodiffusion

General Information:

See "An Expanded Algorithm for the Laboratory

Evaluation of Suspected Multiple Myeloma" in

Special Instructions.

Reporting Name

Electrophoresis, Protein, S

Ordering Mnemonic

PEL

Aliases

Gamma-Globulin

Immunology Profile (Pr Elect)

Macroglobulins

Protein Elect Immunofixation (ALWAYS ORDER 81756)

Protein Electrophoresis Total Protein

Serum Protein Electrophoresis

SPE (Serum Protein Electrophoresis)

SPEP (Serum Protein Electrophoresis)

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