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PLEASE NOTE: Recent changes have been made to this Test


 Recent changes for Protein electrophoresis

Recent changes for Protein electrophoresis

Date
Field
Changed From
Changed To
9th July 2024
Laboratory

Referred Test

Biochemistry

External Laboratory

Peter MacCallum Cancer Institute

Notes

Routinely, a qualitative, interpretive report of a capillary electrophoresis is made. It is important to provide adequate clinical information with the request for these interpretations to be meaningful.

comprehensive clincial notes are essential. 

As of 14/06/2024 Serum Protein Electrophoresis performed by Sebia gel electrophoresis at Eastern Health. 

Protein electrophoresis

Ordering information:

If required "urgently", please discuss with lab first.

Alternate names:
EPP, Paraprotein, PEG, PEP, SEPG, serum electrophoresis, SPE, SPEP
Laboratory:
Biochemistry
Test Code:
SPEPG
Specimen types:
Urine
Serum
Container types:
Serum tube with gel
Sterile Jar
Urine		Serum tube with gel
Collection Instructions:
Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab
Notes:

Comprehensive clincial notes are essential. 

As of 14/06/2024 Serum Protein Electrophoresis performed by Sebia gel electrophoresis at Eastern Health. 

Frequency:
Mon-Fri
Result Turnaround Time:
1 weeks

  

Accessing Results

EMR: Pathology results are available via EMR.

Auscare: If EMR is unavailable, results can be accessed through Auscare. Don’t have an Auscare login? Complete the Auscare User Form.

To access Auscare, see instructions.

 

Forms & Collection Guides

Consent Form – Non-Medicare Tests
For tests not covered by Medicare. Download Form  

Pathology Request Form
Printable referral form for submitting pathology requests. Download Form.

Microbiology Swab Collection Guide 
Step-by-step instructions for correct swab collection. Download Guide.

Preferred Order of Draw
Instructions to ensure accurate blood collection and results. View Instructions 

 

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