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Test ID: PEP CSF

Protein Electrophoresis, CSF

Test Overview

Clinical Utility

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

Method

Electrophoresis

Result Included

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

Specimen

Specimen Type

CSF

Volume

Sample Volume

5 mL

Collection & Handling

Handling Information

Store and send frozen.

Performance & Interpretation

Turnaround Time

4 days

Results

Name
Units
Reference Range
Conversion
  1. Pre Albumin
    %
    2 - 7
  2. Albumin
    %
    52 - 72
  3. Alpha 1
    %
    1 - 7
  4. Alpha 2
    %
    3 - 12
  5. Beta
    %
    7 - 23
  6. Gamma
    %%
    3 - 13
  7. M Spike
    Not Detected
  8. Interpretation

Referral Location

Canada

Interface & Setup

HL7 Interface Codes

Order Code Result Name Result Codes Units
PEP CSF CSF Prealbumin 28310 %
CSF Albumin 28311 %
CSF α-1 Globulins 28312 %
CSF α-2 Globulins 28313 %
CSF βGlobulins 28314 %
γGlobulins 28315 %
CSF Paraprotein 28316 %
CSF Interpretation 28317

Test Version

Last Updated

2024-06-21