Immunofixation (IFE) and Immunoglobulins Panel (IgG, IgA, IgM), Serum

Immunofixation (IFE) and Immunoglobulins Panel (IgG, IgA, IgM), Serum

Test Code

37669
86334, 82784 (x3)
37669
86334, 82784 (x3)
Not offered in Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.
In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.

Clinical Significance

Immunofixation (IFE) and Immunoglobulins Panel (IgG, IgA, IgM), Serum - Immunofixation is useful in characterizing M components identified by protein electrophoresis. Quantitation of immunoglobulins provides an assessment of the magnitude and measure for monitoring the M component.

Test Resources

Topic Brief

Laboratory Diagnosis of Peripheral Neuropathy

Test Details

Includes

  • Immunofixation, Serum
  • Immunoglobulins Panel, Serum

Patient Preparation

Overnight fasting is preferred

Methodology

Immunotyping • Immunofixation • Immunoturbidimetric

Reference Range(s)

See individual tests

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined
Immunofixation, Serum
Immunoglobulins Panel, Serum
Overnight fasting is preferred

Methodology

Immunotyping • Immunofixation • Immunoturbidimetric

Reference Range(s)

See individual tests
Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

3 mL serum

Transport Container

Serum separator tube (SST)

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

  • Room temperature: 4 days

  • Refrigerated: 7 days
  • Frozen: 30 days

Reject Criteria

Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Grossly icteric • Plasma

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined
3 mL serum
Serum separator tube (SST)
Room temperature

Room temperature: 4 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days

Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Grossly icteric • Plasma
Service Area must be determined
Not offered in Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.
In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.
Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

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