Pre Albumin; Albumin; Alpha 1; Alpha 2; Beta; Gamma; M Spike; Interpretation
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Protein Electrophoresis, CSF
Test ID: PEP CSF
Test
Method
Electrophoresis
Report Includes
Specimens
CSF
Clinical Utility
If testing for Oligoclonal Banding (or Multiple Sclerosis), refer to separate listing for Oligoclonal Banding.
Test Location
Scarborough General Hospital, 3050 Lawrence Avenue, Scarborough ON M1P 2V5
Test Version
21-Jun-2024
Specimen
Specimens
CSF
Sample Volume
5 mL
Collection & Handling
Handling Information
Store and send frozen.
Test Version
21-Jun-2024
Performance / Interpretation
Method
Electrophoresis
Turnaround Time
4 days
Results
| Name | Units | Reference Range | Conversion Factor | |
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| Pre Albumin | % |
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| Albumin | % |
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| Alpha 1 | % |
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| Alpha 2 | % |
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| Beta | % |
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| Gamma | %% |
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| M Spike |
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| Interpretation | ||||
Test Location
Scarborough General Hospital, 3050 Lawrence Avenue, Scarborough ON M1P 2V5
Test Version
21-Jun-2024
Interface / Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Codes | Units |
|---|---|---|
| PEP CSF | 28310CSF Prealbumin | % |
| 28311CSF Albumin | % | |
| 28312CSF α-1 Globulins | % | |
| 28313CSF α-2 Globulins | % | |
| 28314CSF βGlobulins | % | |
| 28315γGlobulins | % | |
| 28316CSF Paraprotein | % | |
| 28317CSF Interpretation |
Test Version
21-Jun-2024