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Mayo Clinic Laboratories

Test Code PE Protein Electrophoresis

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