Test Name
SERUM IMMUNOFIXATION ELECTROPHORESIS
Aliases
SERUM IFE
Abbreviations
SIFE, IFE
Test Classification
GROUPED TEST
Department
SPECIAL CHEMISTRY
Sub Department
-
TAT Category
ELAPSED (CONTINUOUS) TIME
Estimated TAT
7
TAT Units
DAYS
Test Requirements
Serum in plain tube (red top) or SST tube (yellow top) or in a separation vial. Centrifuge tubes within 1 hour. Separate centrifuged serum in plain tubes within 1 hour.
Test components: Immunoglobulin G (IgG), Immunoglobulin A (IgA), Immunoglobulin M (IgM), Kappa light chains, Lambda light chains.
Clinical Utility
Diagnose & monitor patients with monoclonal gammopathies e.g. multiple myeloma. Further characterize M bands (heavy chain, light chain) identified on serum or urine protein electrophoresis.
Last Review
26th Feb 2026