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Unit Code 80085:
Electrophoresis, Protein, Serum

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Specimen Required

Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube(s) or a serum gel tube(s) from a

fasting patient. Spin down and send 1 mL of serum refrigerated.

Note:      1. If a urine specimen on the same patient will also be

                      submitted, order #82441 "Electrophoresis, Protein, Urine"

                      under a separate accession number.

                  2. If multiple myeloma is suspected, please indicate.

Transport Temperature

Refrig\Frozen OK\ Ambient <3 days OK

Reject Due To

Specimens Other Than:                 Serum

Anticoagulants Other Than:           NA

Hemolysis:                                          No

Thawing:                                              Cold OK; Warm OK

Lipemia:                                               No

 

Day(s) and Time(s) Test Performed

Monday through Saturday; Continuously until 2:00 p.m.

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