Protein Electrophoresis (Blood)

Testing Laboratory

Counties Manukau | Middlemore Hospital

Department

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Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

SEPP (Include ISMG)

Test Code (Numeric Code)

0119

Synonyms

EPG,
EPP,
SPE,
Protein EPG,
Serum Electrophoresis

Specimen Type

• Plasma
• Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Heparin (Microtainer)
• SST(Microtainer)
• Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)
• 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

Preferred Specimen Type:
SST (Apricot) for MMH AND Heparin (Green) for SIMG-NSH

Waitakere Tube Type:
2 x SST (Apricot)

Laboratory instruction:
When registering for SEPP, the codes for protein, albumin and immunoglobuins are added automatically.
Please ensure there is a specimen here for these tests before sending sample to Middlemore.

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