PROT EP
Protein Electrophoresis, Serum
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB2357
Synonyms:
SPEP
Performing Lab:
Saint Luke's Regional Laboratories
Container Type:
Serum gel tube
Specimen Type:
Serum
Preferred Volume:
2 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL
Store and Transport:
Refrigerated
Unacceptable Condition:
Plasma is not acceptable.
CPT Codes:
84155 - Protein Total (EAP 30014680)
84165 - Protein Electrophoresis (EAP 30014580)
Test Schedule:
Monday through Friday
Reference Ranges:
Total protein:
5.7 - 8.2
g/dL
Albumin:
3.3 - 5.0
g/dL
Alpha-1-globulin:
0.1 - 0.3
g/dL
Alpha-2-globulin:
0.5 - 1.0
g/dL
Beta-globulin:
0.7 - 1.5
g/dL
Gamma-globulin:
0.5 - 1.7
g/dL