Total Protein; Prealbumin; Albumin; Alpha-1 Globulins; Alpha-2 Globulins; Beta Globulins; Gamma Globulins; Interpretation
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Protein Electrophoresis, Serum
Test ID: PEP
Test
Method
Electrophoresis
Report Includes
Specimens
Serum
Test Location
Scarborough General Hospital, 3050 Lawrence Avenue, Scarborough ON M1P 2V5
Test Version
11-Mar-2025
Specimen
Specimens
Serum
Sample Volume
1 mL
Collection & Handling
Handling Information
Store and send frozen.
Additional Information
Immunoglobulins (A,G and M) and Immunofixation analysis may be performed, reported and billed if indicated by the electrophoretic results.
Stability
| Ambient | 4 days |
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| Refrigerated | 2 weeks |
| Frozen | 6 months |
Test Version
11-Mar-2025
Performance / Interpretation
Method
Electrophoresis
Turnaround Time
10 days
Results
| Name | Units | Reference Range | Conversion Factor | |
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| Total Protein | g/L |
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| Prealbumin |
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| Albumin | g/L |
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| Alpha-1 Globulins | g/L |
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| Alpha-2 Globulins | g/L |
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| Beta Globulins | g/L |
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| Gamma Globulins | g/L |
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| Interpretation | ||||
Test Location
Scarborough General Hospital, 3050 Lawrence Avenue, Scarborough ON M1P 2V5
Test Version
11-Mar-2025
Interface / Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Codes | Units |
|---|---|---|
| PEP | 28870Total Protein (Serum) | g/L |
| 28871Prealbumin | g/L | |
| 28872Albumin | g/L | |
| 28873α-1 Globulins | g/L | |
| 28874α-2-Globulins | g/L | |
| 28875βGlobulins | :g/L | |
| 28876γGlobulins | g/L | |
| 28877M-Spike | g/L | |
| 28879Interpretation | ||
| 64291Icterus Index | ||
| 28885Hemolysis Index | ||
| 28886Lipemia Index |
Test Version
11-Mar-2025