Protein Electrophoresis, Serum, with Reflex to IFE, RefLab
Alternate Names
LC 123100
SoftLab Order Code
PERIF
Epic Order Name
Protein Electrophoresis, Serum, with Reflex to IFE, RefLab, LC 123100
Epic Order ID
LAB4192
Tests Included
Serum protein electrophoresis and automatic reflex to serum immunofixation (IFE) if M-spike is present or abnormal pattern observed
Laboratory
Reference Lab
Sample Type
Serum
Collection Container
SST - ( Gold Top Serum Separator Tube)
Alternative Collection Container
RST (Orange Top Serum Separator Tube)
Plain Red (Serum Tube)
Red/Black Speckle Top (Serum Separator Tube)
Collecting Volume
10.0 mL - two full SST tubes
Minimum Collecting Volume
4.0 mL - May not be sufficient volume for repeat or reflex testing.
Storage or Stability
Refrigerated
Causes for Rejection
Hemolysis; plasma instead of serum