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Test ID: IFEPAN S

Immunofixation and Immunoglobulins Profile, Serum

Test Overview

Method

Immunofixation Electrophoresis (IFE)

Analytical Platform

Beckman

Result Included

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

Specimen

Specimen Type

Serum

Volume

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.

Performance & Interpretation

Turnaround Time

5 days

Results

Name
Units
Reference Range
Conversion
  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. Immunoglobulin A (IFE)
  5. Free Kappa Light Chains
  6. Free Lambda Light Chains
  7. Immunoglobulin days (IFE)
  8. Immunoglobulin E (IFE)
  9. Immunoglobulin G (IFE)
  10. Interpretation
  11. Bound Kappa L-Chain
  12. Bound Lambda L-Chain
  13. Immunoglobulin M (IFE)

Referral Location

Canada

Interface & Setup

HL7 Interface Codes

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

Test Version

Last Updated

2025-01-14