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Clinical System Name
Protein Electrophoresis
Synonyms
PEP
SPEP
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole blood
Container(s): Gold SST or Red or Gold Microtainer
Preferred Vol: 3.0 mL
Minimum Vol: 1.0 mL
Note:
Processing Instructions
Reject due to: Hemolysis, lipemia and anticoagulants (any type)
Spin:Y
Aliquot: Y
Temp: 2-4 C
Storage location: Spin sample and transfer serum to aliquot. Store sample in CPA sendouts fridge rack.
Off-site collection: Spin sample and aliquot serum. Transport aliquot refrigerated.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Room temp |
|
|
| Refrigerated | ||
| Frozen |
|
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N |
Drawn daily; performed M - F |
1 - 3 d |
Performing Laboratory
University of Washington
UW Immunology Lab
Dept of Laboratory Medicine
1959 NE Pacific St, NW220
Seattle, WA 98195
Phone Number: (206) 520-4600
Department
Department: Send Outs
Phone Number: (206) 987-2563
CPT Codes
84165 x 2
Methodology
Method: Agarose Electropheresis
Analytical Volume: 0.5 mL serum
Limitations:
Reference Range
|
> 1 year |
|
|
Total Protein |
6.0 - 8.2 G/dL |
|
Albumin |
3.5 - 4.9 |
|
Alpha 1 |
0.1 - 0.3 |
|
Alpha 2 |
0.3 - 0.8 |
|
Beta |
0.6 - 1.0 |
|
Gamma |
0.4 - 1.4 |
No reference ranges for children under 1 year of age.
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name: |
Protein Electrophoresis |
| Reference Test Number: |
ELP |
| Instructions: |
Send out M - F with the UW courier. |