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Specimen Draw Volume
Volume: 5.0 mL
Minimum Volume: 4.0 mL
Processing Instructions
Protein Electrophoresis - Draw in a Gold SST or Red Top tube. Allow tube to clot for 30 minutes, centrifuge, and refrigerate.
Protein Total - Draw in a Green PST, centrifuge, and refrigerate.
Stability
Protein Electrophoresis - Stability: 10 days refrigerated, 1 month frozen.
Protein Total - Stability: Room temp 8hrs, Refrigerated 3 days, Frozen 6 months.
Performed Test Frequency
Weekdays
CPT(s)
84155 84155 84165
Performing Location
Test performed at MercyOne Des Moines Laboratory, Chemistry.
Cerner Order Code
PE
Acceptable Collection Tube(s)
Protein Electrophoresis
Preferred: Gold SST
Acceptable: Red Top
Protein Total
Preferred: GRN PST
Acceptable: Gold SST
Panel Includes
Protein Electrophoresis
Protein Total