Immunofixation, Urine

Message

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Test Code

UIFE

Alias/See Also

8524;
Bence Jones;
IEP (urine); IFE (urine);
IPEP (comment: urine);
Light Chain Protein (U);
Light Chains:

CPT Codes
86335

Preferred Specimen

Fresh urine

Minimum Volume

10 mL

Instructions

Obtain specimen in urine collection cup

Transport Container

Urine Collection Cup

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Room Temperature = n/a
Refrigerated = 1 week
Frozen = 4 months

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Incorrect specimen type, insufficient sample volume, improper storage conditions, exceeds specimen stability guidelines, contaminated sample.

Methodology
immunoelectrophoresis

Setup Schedule

Monday - Friday
CH

Report Available

2 - 3 days

Performing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine, OH 45439

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