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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


Last Updated: November 22, 2021


The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.