| Specimen Type | Specimen Stability | Reference Range |
| Serum-SST | 7 days 2-8°C | Normal Pattern |
Specimen Requirements
Preferred amount: 1.0 mL Serum
Minimum amount: 0.5 mL Serum |
Method
Immunoelectrophoresis
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Schedule
Tue,Thu
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Turn-Around Time
1-4 days
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Instructions/Notes
Centrifuge required?: Yes
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Clinical Utility
Monoclonal increases in IgG or IgA are often associated with diseases such as multiple myeloma, lymphomas or leukemia. A monoclonal increase in IgM is commonly associated with Waldenström's macroglobulinemia.
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CPT Codes
86334
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