Protein Electrophoresis (Blood)

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Testing Laboratory

Counties Manukau | Middlemore Hospital

Department

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Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

SEPP (Include SIMG)

Test Code (Numeric Code)

0119

Synonyms

EPG
EPP
SPE
Protein EPG
Serum Electrophoresis
Myeloma Screen
Paraprotein
Monoclonal Antibodies

Specimen Type

  • Plasma
  • Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • SST(Microtainer)
  • SST II (Gold Cap)
Preferred if Waitākere
  • SST II (Gold Cap)
Acceptable
  • Heparin (Microtainer)
  • Plain(Microtainer)
  • Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)
  • Plain (Red Top)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

4

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

0.6

Last updated: 12/11/2026