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HelpTest Code 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.
Useful 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
Reporting Name
Immunofixation Delta and Epsilon, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen 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
Specimen Retention Time
14 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
86334
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| IFXED | Immunofixation Delta and Epsilon, S | 104672-1 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 606458 | Immunofixation D and E | 74665-1 |
| 606981 | Flag, Immunofixation D and E | No LOINC Needed |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday