Serum Electrophoresis

Test Name

Serum Electrophoresis

Alternate Description

EPG, Serum Protein

Availability

Setup: Mondays, Thursdays

Lab Section

Chemistry

Fluid Type

Serum

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Non Gel Red Top

Container Whole Blood Required

7 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top

Summary Test Name

Serum Electrophoresis

Specimen Preparation Outreach

Spin within 4 hours of collection, separate serum into plastic 12 X 75 pour-off tube. Cap with red plastic stopper. Refrigerate until courier pickup.

Specimen Stability

72 hours if refrigerated

Specimen Transport

Refrigerate

Specimen Preparation In House

Spin/separate and refrigerate until analysis

Reference Value

SPROT – serum protein - 6.1-7.9 g/dL