Test Code Protein Electrophoresis, Serum Protein Electrophoresis, Serum

Important Note

Orderable (In Cerner) as Monoclonal Protein Study, Serum

QMPTS: Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS)

IGG, IGA, IGM: Nephelometry

Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)

Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Serum gel

Acceptable: Red top

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 2 mL total in 2 separate plastic vials, each containing 1 mL

Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into 2 plastic vials, each containing 1 mL

Ship: refrigerated

Expected Turnaround Time: 3-5 days

0077U

82784 x 3