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HelpTest Code LAB2445 Monoclonal Protein Study on Blood (Serum)
Additional Codes
CPT Code for PE: 84165
CPT Code for IMFIXS: 86334
Methodology
Includes Immunofixation and Protein Electrophoresis (albumin, alpha-1-globulin, alpha-2-globulin, beta- and gamma-globulin, and total protein).
Specimen Requirements
Draw blood in a gold top or red and black tiger-top serum gel tube. (Hemolyzed specimen is not acceptable.) Spin down and send 1 mL of serum.
Reference Values
IMMUNOFIXATION : No monoclonal protein detected
TOTAL PROTEIN
0-6 days: 4.6-7.0 g/dL
7 days-6 months: 4.4-7.6 g/dL
7 months-11 months: 5.1-7.3 g/dL
1-2 years: 5.6-7.5 g/dL
3-7 years: 6.4-8.2 g/dL
≥18 years: 6.1-7.9 g/dL
PROTEIN ELECTROPHORESIS
Alpha-1-globulin: 0.1-0.3 g/dL
Alpha-2-globulin: 0.6-1.1 g/dL
Beta-globulin: 0.6-1.1 g/dL
Gamma-globulin: 0.6-1.6 g/dL
ALBUMIN
Males
0-7 days: 2.4-4.9 g/dL
8 days-11 months: 1.2-4.7 g/dL
1-3 years: 3.5-4.7 g/dL
4-6 years: 3.6-5.2 g/dL
7-17 years: 3.8-5.6 g/dL
18-39 years: 3.5-5.0 g/dL
≥40 years: 3.2-5.0 g/dL
Females
0-7 days: 2.4-4.9 g/dL
8 days-11 months: 1.2-4.7 g/dL
1-3 years: 3.5-4.7 g/dL
4-6 years: 3.6-5.2 g/dL
7-17 years: 3.8-5.6 g/dL
18-39 years: 3.5-5.0 g/dL
≥40 years: 3.2-5.0 g/dL
INTERPRETATION: Normal
Performing Location
TidalHealth Peninsula Regional - Special Chemistry and Core Laboratory: Chemistry