Test Name

• Protein Electrophoresis w/Interpretation, Serum

Test Code

• 7001

Test Synonym

• Serum Protein Electrophoresis, SPEP, SPE, PROT EPH

Minimum Volume

• 0.8 mL

Specimen Type

• Serum

Primary Container

• Serum Separator Tube, Plain Red Top Tube, Transfer Tube- Serum

Transport Temp

• Refrigerated

TAT

• 4 days

Specimen Requirements

• SST (gel barrier) of Red Top Tube

Specimen Retention

• 1 SST or 1 Red Top Tube or 2 mL Serum in Transfer Tube