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HelpTest Code SPE Electrophoresis, Protein, Serum
Performing Laboratory
MaineGeneral Medical CenterReference Values
Total protein: 6.4-8.2 g/dLAlbumin: 3.1-4.5 g/dL
Alpha-1-globulin: 0.1-0.4 g/dL
Alpha-2-globulin: 0.5-1.1 g/dL
Beta-globulin: 0.6-1.2 g/dL
Gamma-globulin: 0.5-1.5 g/dL
Methodology
Includes quantitation of protein, total; albumin; alpha-1-globulin; alpha-2-globulin; beta-globulin; and gamma-globulin.Specimen Requirements
Draw blood in a serum gel tube(s). (Green-top [heparin] tube or hemolyzed specimen is not acceptable.) For pediatric specimen, draw blood in a red-top MICROTAINER(S)®. Spin down and send 1 mL of serum refrigerated.Note: 1. If multiple myeloma is suspected, please indicate.
2. Label specimen with patient’s name (first and last), date of birth, date and time of draw, and phlebotomist’s initials.