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HelpTest ID IFXED Immunofixation Heavy Chain Type Delta and Epsilon, Serum
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation:
Fasting: 8 hours, preferred but not required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Secondary ID
606458Useful For
Identification and isotyping of IgD or IgE monoclonal gammopathy
Documentation of complete response to therapy with established monoclonal gammopathy consisting of an IgD or IgE heavy chain
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 28 days |
| Frozen | 28 days | |
| Ambient | 14 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | OK |
| Gross lipemia | OK |
| Gross icterus | OK |
Reference Values
Immunofixation Delta and Epsilon: No monoclonal IgD or IgE protein detected.
Immunofixation Delta and Epsilon, Flag: Negative
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
86334
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday