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Test ID: PEP

Protein Electrophoresis, Serum

Test Overview

Method

Electrophoresis

Result Included

Total Protein; Prealbumin; Albumin; Alpha-1 Globulins; Alpha-2 Globulins; Beta Globulins; Gamma Globulins; Interpretation

Specimen

Specimen Type

Serum

Volume

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 Refrigerated Frozen
4 days 2 weeks 6 months

Performance & Interpretation

Turnaround Time

10 days

Results

Name
Units
Reference Range
Conversion
  1. Total Protein
    g/L
    64 - 89
  2. Prealbumin
    Not Detected
  3. Albumin
    g/L
    32 - 44
  4. Alpha-1 Globulins
    g/L
    1 - 4
  5. Alpha-2 Globulins
    g/L
    6 - 11
  6. Beta Globulins
    g/L
    7 - 12
  7. Gamma Globulins
    g/L
    6 - 17
  8. Interpretation

Referral Location

Canada

Interface & Setup

HL7 Interface Codes

Order Code Result Name Result Codes Units
PEP Total Protein (Serum) 28870 g/L
Prealbumin 28871 g/L
Albumin 28872 g/L
α-1 Globulins 28873 g/L
α-2-Globulins 28874 g/L
βGlobulins 28875 :g/L
γGlobulins 28876 g/L
M-Spike 28877 g/L
Interpretation 28879
Icterus Index 64291
Hemolysis Index 28885
Lipemia Index 28886

Test Version

Last Updated

2025-03-11