Protein Electrophoresis With Interpretation With Reflex to IFE, Cerebrospinal Fluid

TEST: 122366
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CPT: 84157; 84166
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Synonyms

  • Interpretation, Protein Electrophoresis With Reflex to IFE, CSF
  • Protein Electrophoresis With Interpretation and Reflex to IFE, CSF

Expected Turnaround Time

4 - 7 days

Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.

Related Documents

For more information, please view the literature below.

Published Plasma Cell Dyscrasias Selection Table

Specimen Requirements

Specimen

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)

Volume

2 mL

Minimum Volume

1.6 mL

Container

Sterile tube

Collection

The third tube of a routinely obtained three-tube set of CSF should be used for protein electrophoretic study.

Storage Instructions

Refrigerate at 2°C to 8°C.

Stability Requirements

Temperature

Period

Refrigerated

3 days (stability provided by manufacturer or literature reference)

Frozen

1 month (stability provided by manufacturer or literature reference)

Test Details

Use

Evaluate for possible multiple sclerosis, subacute sclerosing panencephalitis, and other chronic CNS disorders associated with local IgG synthesis

Methodology

Protein electrophoresis on agarose media; agarose gel immunofixation (IFE), if reflexed

LOINC® Map

Order Code Order Code Name Order Loinc Result Code Result Code Name UofM Result LOINC
122366 PE+Interp(Rfx IFE), CSF 002055 Protein, Total, CSF mg/dL 2880-3
122366 PE+Interp(Rfx IFE), CSF 122200 Pre-Albumin, CSF % 13973-3
122366 PE+Interp(Rfx IFE), CSF 122218 Albumin, CSF % 13974-1
122366 PE+Interp(Rfx IFE), CSF 122226 Alpha-1-Globulin, CSF % 13972-5
122366 PE+Interp(Rfx IFE), CSF 122234 Alpha-2-Globulin, CSF % 13975-8
122366 PE+Interp(Rfx IFE), CSF 122242 Beta Globulin, CSF % 13976-6
122366 PE+Interp(Rfx IFE), CSF 122259 Gamma Globulin, CSF % 13977-4
122366 PE+Interp(Rfx IFE), CSF 122367 M-Spike % 12782-9
122366 PE+Interp(Rfx IFE), CSF 122369 Interpretation (See Below) N/A
122366 PE+Interp(Rfx IFE), CSF 122370 PDF 11502-2
Reflex Table for Interpretation (See Below)
Order Code Order Name Result Code Result Name UofM Result LOINC
Reflex 1 143798 Immunofixation Reflex, CSF 143800 IFE, CSF 13174-8

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