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HelpTest ID IFXED Immunofixation Heavy Chain Type Delta and Epsilon, Serum
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation: Fasting preferred but not required
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Useful For
Identification and isotyping of IgD or IgE monoclonal gammopathy
Documentation of complete response to therapy with established monoclonal gammopathy consisting of an IgD or IgE heavy chain
Method Name
Immunofixation
Reporting Name
Immunofixation Delta and Epsilon, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
See Specimen Required
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 28 days | |
| Frozen | 28 days | ||
| Ambient | 14 days |
Reference Values
Immunofixation Delta and Epsilon: No monoclonal IgD or IgE protein detected.
Immunofixation Delta and Epsilon, Flag: Negative
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Test Classification
This test has been modified from the manufacturer's instructions. Its performance characteristics were determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
86334
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| IFXED | Immunofixation Delta and Epsilon, S | 104672-1 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 606458 | Immunofixation D and E | 74665-1 |
| 606981 | Flag, Immunofixation D and E | No LOINC Needed |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday