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Lab Dept:
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Other Fluids
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Test Name:
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ELECTROPHORESIS, PROTEIN, BODY FLUID
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General Information
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Lab Order Codes:
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FELP
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Synonyms:
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Albumin, Body Fluid; Gamma Globulin; Electrophoresis, Protein, Spinal Fluid
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CPT Codes:
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84166 – Protein electrophoretic fractionation and quantitation, other fluids with concentration
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Test Includes:
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Electrophoretic quantitation of body fluid. No reference values have been established.
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Logistics
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Test Indications:
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N/A
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Lab Testing Sections:
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Chemistry - Sendouts
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Referred to:
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Mayo Medical Laboratories (MML Test: 8274/EBF)
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Phone Numbers:
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MIN Lab: 612-813-6280
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STP Lab: 651-220-6550
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Test Availability:
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Daily, 24 hours
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Turnaround Time:
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1 – 3 days, test set-up Monday – Saturday.
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Special Instructions:
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N/A
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Specimen
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Specimen Type:
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Any body fluid
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Container:
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Sterile container
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Draw Volume:
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10 mL (Minimum: 4 mL) body fluid
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Processed Volume:
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Same as Draw Volume
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Collection:
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Collection is specific to type of fluid collected.
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Special Processing:
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Lab Staff: Centrifuge to remove any cellular material. Aliquot spun body fluid into a screw-capped round bottom plastic vial. Designate the type of fluid. Store and ship at refrigerated temperatures. Forward promptly.
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Patient Preparation:
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None
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Sample Rejection:
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Mislabeled or unlabeled specimens
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Interpretive
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Reference Range:
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No established reference ranges for body fluids.
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Critical Values:
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N/A
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Limitations:
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N/A
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Methodology:
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Agarose Gel Electrophoresis
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References:
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Mayo Medical Laboratories Web Page (June 2013)
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Updates:
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3/11/04: Test moved from Fairview Diagnostic Laboratories to Mayo Medical Laboratories.
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