Test Code LAB2487 - Only orderable by lab when patient already had a PE and needs Immunofixation Immunofixation

Important Note

Not available alone.

Ordered as an add on to previous Protein Electrophoresis.

If added on, order with date and time of original Protein Electrophoresis.

If Protein Electrophoresis has not been done, order LAB2445 (MPSS).

Additional Codes

CPT Code: 86334

Methodology

Includes Immunofixation

Specimen Requirements

Draw blood in a gold top or a 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