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Protein Electrophoresis, CSF

Test ID: PEP CSF

Test

Method

Electrophoresis

Report Includes

Pre Albumin; Albumin; Alpha 1; Alpha 2; Beta; Gamma; M Spike; Interpretation

Specimens

CSF

Clinical Utility

If testing for Oligoclonal Banding (or Multiple Sclerosis), refer to separate listing for Oligoclonal Banding.

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
Pre Albumin %
  • 2 - 7
Albumin %
  • 52 - 72
Alpha 1 %
  • 1 - 7
Alpha 2 %
  • 3 - 12
Beta %
  • 7 - 23
Gamma %%
  • 3 - 13
M Spike
  • Not Detected
Interpretation

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