Test Code UIFERA Immunofixation, Random, U, LAB5357
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