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Test Code PEP Protein Electrophoresis, Serum

Performing Laboratory

ChristianaCare-Newark Campus

Methodology

Capillary Electrophoresis

Includes albumin, alpha-1-globulin, alpha-2-globulin, beta-globulin, and gamma-globulin.

Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube:  3.5-mL red-top (gel) tube
Specimen:  Full tube
Collection Instructions:
Note:  Label tube with patient’s full name and 1 additional unique patient identifier such as date of birth, medical record number, emergency ID number, date and time of draw, collector’s initials, and type of specimen.

Reference Values

Albumin:  3.8-5.1 g/dL

Alpha-1-globulin:  0.2-0.4 g/dL

Alpha-2-globulin:  0.5-1.0 g/dL

Beta-globulin:  0.6-1.0 g/dL

Gamma-globulin:  0.5-1.4 g/dL

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Friday

Routine Turnaround Time:  48-72 hours

STAT Turnaround Time:  not available