Protein Electrophoresis Reflexive Panel

General Information

Lab Name

Protein Electrophoresis Panel

Lab Code

ELPP

Epic Name

Protein Electrophoresis Reflexive Panel

Description

Purpose: This test can be used to screen for and identify a monoclonal protein (M-spike).

The initial test performed is serum protein electrophoresis. Samples with a monoclonal band present on protein electrophoresis that has previously been identified in this laboratory will be resulted with the concentration of the known M-spike. Samples demonstrating previously unidentified protein bands of concern will be reflexively tested by immunofixation, which generates an additional result and charge. If a monoclonal band is identified by immunofixation, its concentration will be reported.

Serum free light chain testing (FLC) testing is available as a separate order, and is not included in this panel.

Synonyms

Gammopathy, Immunofixation, M-Protein, MGUS, Monoclonal, Monoclonal antibody, Multiple myeloma, Myeloma, Serum electrophoresis, Serum protein electrophoresis, SPEP, Waldenstrom

Components

Code	Name
ETP	Total Protein (Beckman)
ETPRD	Total Protein (Roche)
EALB	Albumin
EA1	Alpha 1
EA2	Alpha 2
EB	Beta
EG	Gamma
INTRPE	Electrophoresis Interp:
MC1ID	Monoclonal 1 ID, Serum
MC1QN	Monoclonal 1 Quant, Serum
MC2ID	Monoclonal 2 ID, Serum
MC2QN	Monoclonal 2 Quant, Serum