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Test Code UIFERA Immunofixation, Random, U, LAB5357

Important Note

NOTE:  24 hour collection is the preferred sample.  See LAB5498 Immunofixation, 24 HR, U

Performing Laboratory

St. Luke's Hospital Cedar Rapids

Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube:

Preferred:  First morning collection. No preservative. 

Specimen Volume: 10 ml urine

Stability: Refrigerate specimen during collection, and send specimen refrigerated.

               Specimens may be stored at 2-8°C for up to 7 days and frozen for up to 1 month.

 

Reference Values

No abnormal proteins present

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Friday (days only)

Useful For

Immunofixation electrophoresis is a useful clinical tool for rapid identification of various protein abnormalities in serum and urine including monoclonal gammopathies. 

Methodology

Capillary zone electrophoresis immunotyping

Test Classification and CPT Coding

86335-Immunofixation

Report Available

1-2 days upon receipt