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HelpTest Code Q747 Protein Electrophoresis and Total Protein (SPEP)
Epic Test ID
1237738286
Performing Location
QUEST
Test Synonyms
SPEP
747
QUEST 747
Collection Requirements
Patient Preparation: Overnight fasting is preferred.
Collection Container/Tube: Red Top SST
Acceptable: Yellow SST, Plain Red Top
Specimen Volume: 2 mL serum
Minimum Volume: 1.5 mL serum
Minimum Volume: 0.3 mL Serum protect from light
Shipping and Handling Instructions
Submission Container/Tube: Aliquot tube
Collection Container/Tube: Red Top SST
Acceptable: Yellow SST, Plain Red Top
Specimen Volume: 2 mL serum
Minimum Volume: 1.5 mL serum
Specimen Stability Information: Ambient (preferred) 5 days, Refrigerated 7 days, Frozen 28 days
Transport: Ambient
Reject Criteria: Gross hemolysis, Grossly lipemic, Plasma
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Source
Blood, Venous
Blood, Capillary
Blood, Arterial
Blood, Central Line
Specimen Tube Description
RED TOP SST
CPT Code
84155
84156
EAP
LAB3886