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
SerumVolume
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
-
Immunoglobulin Ag/L0 - 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 - 5.0mg/dL x 0.0100 -
Immunoglobulin Gg/L0 - 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 - 16.2mg/dL x 0.0100 -
Immunoglobulin Mg/L0 - 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 - 2.4mg/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)
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