Protein Electrophoresis - Serum

Test Name Serum Protein Electrophoresis
Alternate Name(s) SPE
Laboratory Module LAB
Ordering Mnemonic PRO ELECT
Specimen Type

Serum

Collection Container SST
Container Information
Yellow SST Tube
Collection Information

It is preferred that patient be fasting for at least 12 hours. 

Avoid excessive use of tourniquet.

Test Schedule  
Routine Turnaround Time 2-4 days
Stat Turnaround Time  
Reference Interval  
Critical Values  
Lab Process Notes Group Test: Includes
  • ALPHA 1 GLOBULIN
  • ALPHA 2 GLOBULIN
  • BETA 1 GLOBULIN
  • BETA 2 GLOBULIN
  • GAMMA GLOBULIN
  • M1 PROTEIN
  • M2 PROTEIN
  • M3 PROTEIN
  • M4 PROTEIN
  • TOTAL PROTEIN
  • ALBUMIN

Immunofixation will be performed if pathologist's comment indicates 

Storage and Transport Store and transport refrigerated.
Test Referred To Offsite, Reference Lab

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