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Immunofixation Electrophoresis with Pathologist Interpretation, Serum or Urine
Test Code717
CPT Codes
86334-Immunofixation electrophoresis, serum (if appropriate); 86335-Immunofixation electrophoresis, urine (if appropriate)"
Preferred Specimen
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Serum
Container/Tube: Serum gel tube(s)-Green-top (heparin) tube is not acceptable.
Specimen Volume: 3 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of serum
Note: 1. Indicate serum. 2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Urine
Container/Tube: Plastic urine container(s)
Specimen Volume: 25 mL from a 24-hour urine collection
Collection Instructions: No preservative.
Note: 1. Starting and ending times of collection are required. 2. Follow instructions in Urine Collection in Special Instructions. 3. Indicate urine. 4. Label specimen appropriately (urine).
Serum
Container/Tube: Serum gel tube(s)-Green-top (heparin) tube is not acceptable.
Specimen Volume: 3 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of serum
Note: 1. Indicate serum. 2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Urine
Container/Tube: Plastic urine container(s)
Specimen Volume: 25 mL from a 24-hour urine collection
Collection Instructions: No preservative.
Note: 1. Starting and ending times of collection are required. 2. Follow instructions in Urine Collection in Special Instructions. 3. Indicate urine. 4. Label specimen appropriately (urine).
Instructions
Urine Collection
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Methodology
High Resolution Electrophoresis Combined with Immunoprecipitation
Setup Schedule
Monday through Friday
Reference Range
An interpretive report will be provided
Clinical Significance
Useful for the detection and identification of monoclonal immunoglobulin gammopathies.
Performed By
CoxHealth
