Immunofixation, Urine
Order Code:
UIFE
Test Summary
Monoclonal increases in IgG or IgA are often associated with diseases such as multiple myeloma, lymphomas or leukemia. A monoclonal increase in IgM is commonly associated with Waldenström's macroglobulinemia.
Aliases
- Bence Jones
- IEP (urine)
- IFE (urine)
- IPEP (comment: urine)
- Light Chain Protein (U)
- Light Chains:
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
10 mL fresh Urine
Minimum Volume
2 mL
Instructions
Obtain specimen in urine collection cup
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Urine Collection Cup
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = n/a
- Refrigerated = 7 days
- Frozen = 1 month
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
Urine
Unacceptable Specimens
Incorrect specimen type, insufficient sample volume, improper storage conditions, exceeds specimen stability guidelines, contaminated sample.
Order Code
UIFE
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB1237
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 86335
Billing Code
- 300537
CPT Statement
Methodology
Immunoelectrophoresis
FDA Status
FDA Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
Department
Chemistry
Reference Range
See Report
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Friday; Report available: 2 - 3 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
10 mL fresh Urine
Minimum Volume
2 mL
Instructions
Obtain specimen in urine collection cup
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Urine Collection Cup
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = n/a
- Refrigerated = 7 days
- Frozen = 1 month
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
Urine
Unacceptable Specimens
Incorrect specimen type, insufficient sample volume, improper storage conditions, exceeds specimen stability guidelines, contaminated sample.
Result Information
Methodology
Immunoelectrophoresis
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
See Report
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Friday; Report available: 2 - 3 days