Ordering Recommendation
Use in the initial evaluation of individuals with serum monoclonal protein present and negative IgG, IgA, and IgM immunofixation studies.
Mnemonic
IFE D/E
Methodology
Qualitative Immunofixation Electrophoresis
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
1-5 days
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Serum separator tube.
Specimen Preparation
Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions
Plasma.
Remarks
Stability
After separation from cells: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 month
Reference Interval
Negative for monoclonal IgD and IgE.
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
FDA
Note
Assay is designed for qualitative assessment of monoclonal IgD and IgE protein.
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
86334
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
0050056 | Immunofixation IgD | 30081-4 |
0050057 | Immunofixation IgE | 30082-2 |
2012450 | EER Immunofixation, IgD and IgE | 11502-2 |
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Aliases
- IgD and IgE IFE
- IFE IgD & IgE
- IgD & IgE
- IgD, IgE Immunofixation test
- Immunofixation IgD and IgE
- Monoclonal IgD and IgE IFE
- Qualitative Assessment for Monoclonal IgD and IgE
Immunofixation Electrophoresis, Immunoglobulin D and Immunoglobulin E, Serum