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Immunofixation and Immunoglobulins Profile, Serum

Test ID: IFEPAN S
Test
Specimen
Performance / Interpretation
Interface / Setup

Test

Method

Immunofixation

Platform

Beckman

Report Includes

Immunoglobulin A (g/L); Immunoglobulin G (g/L); Immunoglobulin M (g/L); IgA; Free Kappa Light Chains; Free Lambda Light Chains; IgD; IgE; IgG; Interpretation; Bound Kappa L-Chain; Bound Lambda L-Chain; IgM

Specimens

Serum

Test Location

Scarborough General Hospital, 3050 Lawrence Avenue, Scarborough ON M1P 2V5

Test Version

14-Jan-2025

Specimen

Specimens

Serum

Sample Volume

1 mL

Collection & Handling

Handling Information

Store and send frozen.

Additional Information

Provide date of birth. Immunoglobulins A, G and M are also analyzed (and billed). Reflex serum Free Light Chains may also be reported and billed. Analysis of Immunoglobulin days and/or Immunoglobulin E by IFE will be performed if specified on the requisition.

Test Version

14-Jan-2025

Performance / Interpretation

Method

Immunofixation

Platform

Beckman

Turnaround Time

5 days

Results

Name Units Reference Range Conversion Factor
Immunoglobulin A g/L
  • 0 - 12 m: <0.8
  • 1 - 3 y: 0.2 - 1.0
  • 4 - 6 y: 0.3 - 2.0
  • 7 - 9 y: 0.3 - 3.1
  • 10 - 13 y: 0.5 - 3.6
  • 14 - 19 y: 0.5 - 3.5
  • Adult: 0.8 - 5.0
 mg/dL x 0.0100
Immunoglobulin G g/L
  • 0 - 12 m: 2.3 - 14.1
  • 1 - 3 y: 4.5 - 14.3
  • 4 - 6 y: 5.0 - 14.6
  • 7 - 9 y: 5.7 - 14.7
  • 10 - 13 y: 7.0 - 15.5
  • 14 - 19 y: 7.2 - 15.8
  • Adult: 6.1 - 16.2
 mg/dL x 0.0100
Immunoglobulin M g/L
  • 0 - 12 m: <1.4
  • 1 - 3 y: 0.2 - 1.5
  • 4 - 6 y: 0.2 - 2.1
  • 7 - 9 y: 0.3 - 2.1
  • 10 - 13 y: 0.3 - 2.4
  • 14 - 19 y: 0.2 - 2.6
  • Adult: 0.4 - 2.4
 mg/dL x 0.0100
Immunoglobulin A (IFE)
Free Kappa Light Chains
Free Lambda Light Chains
Immunoglobulin days (IFE)
Immunoglobulin E (IFE)
Immunoglobulin G (IFE)
Interpretation
Bound Kappa L-Chain
Bound Lambda L-Chain
Immunoglobulin M (IFE)

Test Location

Scarborough General Hospital, 3050 Lawrence Avenue, Scarborough ON M1P 2V5

Test Version

14-Jan-2025

Interface / Setup

HL7 Interface Codes

Order Code Result Codes Units
IFEPAN S 20420IGG (IFE)
20427INTERPRETATION
20421IGA (IFE)
20422IGM (IFE)
20428IGD (IFE)
20429IGE (IFE)
20423BOUND KAPPA L-CHAIN (IFE)
20424BOUND LAMBDA L-CHAIN (IFE)
20425FREE KAPPA LIGHT CHAIN (IFE)
20426FREE LAMBDA LIGHT CHAIN (IFE)
64297IGG (HICL) g/L
64295IGA (HICL) g/L
64296IGM (HICL) g/L

Test Version

14-Jan-2025