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Lab2099 Immunofixation, Urine |
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube Type:
Sterile Container
Collection Information:
Urine
Transport Information:
25.0 mL. The first morning sample is preferred, although 24-hour collections are acceptable.
Minimum Sample Volume:
13.0 mL
Remarks:
It is recommended that a Urine Protein Electrophoresis analysis be ordered prior to immunofixation. If the urine protein electrophoresis is abnormal, the immunofixation will be performed. A pathologist will issue an interpretive report.
Stability
Refrigerated Stability:
7 days
Frozen Stability:
1 month
Ambient Stability:
8 hours
Performing Laboratory
Pathology Laboratory, UnityPoint Health, Des Moines
CPT
86335-Electrophoresis
81050-Volume measurement for timed collection
Alias
Bence Jones Urine, Heavy Chains Urine, Immunoelectrophoresis, Urine, Immunofixation Electrophoresis (IFE), Immunofixation, Urine, Kappa Chains Urine, Lambda Chains Urine, Light Chains Urine, Paraprotein, Special Protein Studies
Performance
Monday through Friday
Analytical Time:
3 days
Testing Laboratory:
Pathology Laboratory
Laboratory Section:
Core Laboratory