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Specimen Draw Volume
4.0 mL Gold SST - Protein Electrophoresis
1.0 mL GRN PST - Protein Total
Processing Instructions
Protein Total - Draw in a Green PST, centrifuge, and refrigerate.
Protein Electrophoresis and Reflex- Draw in a Gold SST or Red Top tube. Allow tube to clot for 30 minutes, centrifuge, and refrigerate.
Stability
Protein Total - Stability: Room temp 8hrs, Refrigerated 3 days, Frozen 6 months.
Protein Electrophoresis and Reflex - Stability: 10 days refrigerated, 1 month frozen.
Performed Test Frequency
Weekdays
CPT(s)
84165 84155 86334 82784 82784 82784
Cerner Order Code
PER
Acceptable Collection Tube(s)
Gold SST or Red Top - Protein Electrophoresis
GRN PST, Gold SST or Red Top - Protein Total
Panel Includes
Protein Electrophoresis
Protein Electrophoresis with Reflex
Protein Total
Performing Location
MercyOne Des Moines Laboratory, Chemistry