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MCL Laboratory specimen collection and test information
Red Top
Serum Protein Electrophoresis
5 mL.
Alternative name(s)

Lab section Flow Cytometry    
When performed 24 hours / 7 days    
When reported
 Weekly    
   
Sunquest code
 SEPG
SMS code
 PROTEIN ELECTROPHORESIS, SERUM
   
Important notes: Serum immunofixation (SIFE) done reflexively if indicated.
Rejection criteria:
Transportation notes:
Specimen preparation: Spin red top tube for 10 minutes; remove serum from cells, and place in refrigerator save bucket.

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Last revised 11/07/2011