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
Hotline History
Date of Change
Test Name Change
Methodology
Performance/Reported Schedule
Specimen Requirements
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data
Note
CPT Code
Component Change
Other Interface Change
New Test
Inactive
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 |
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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