Immunofixation Electrophoresis

Overview

  • EPIC Code:
  • LAB174
  • Soft Test Code:
  • IFES
Alternate Names
  • IFE
  • SIEP
  • SIEP w/ SPEP
Included Tests

IFE for IgA; IFE for IgG; IFE for IgM; IFE for Kappa; IFE for Lambda; Pathology Interpretation; Protein Fractions [Albumin, Alpha-1 Globulin, Alpha-2 Globulin, Beta Globulin, Gamma Globulin]; Total Protein, Serum


Specimen Collection & Preparation

Specimen Requirements

1.0 mL Serum from a Red Top Tube in a Plastic Vial


Alternate Specimen

1.0 mL Serum in a SST Gold Top Tube


TransportAndStorage

72 hours Refrigerated


Collection Instructions

Order must include the patients age


Minimum Volume

0.2 mL Serum


Neonatal Volumne

Clinical Interpretation

Reference Range:

Refer to Interpretive Results


Methodology:
  • Electrophoresis

Production Schedule

Sites Performed
  • Parkview Regional Medical Center
Days Performed
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Departments
  • Special Chemistry

Coding & Compliance

CDM

01480087, 01484178


CPT Coding

86334, 84165


Medical Necessity Documentation

Duplicate testing on this test is not acceptable per Medicare:  Testing to only be done every 7 days