Test Code IFEU Immunofixation Electrophoresis with Concentration, Urine
Performing Laboratory
NRL-Molecular Diagnostics
Methodology
Electrophoresis
Includes creatinine; immunofixation electrophoresis; and protein,
total.
Specimen Requirements
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Specimen Type: Urine, 24-hour
Container/Tube: Plastic urine container
Specimen Volume: Entire collection
Collection Instructions:
1. No preservative.
2. Refrigerate specimen during collection.
3. Label specimen as 24-hour urine.
Additional Information:
1. Starting and ending times of collection and patient’s age are required.
2. Follow instructions in Urine Collection in Special Instructions.
Specimen Type: Urine, random
Container/Tube: Plastic urine container
Specimen Volume: 60 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. No preservative.
2. Label specimen as random urine.
Reference Values
An interpretive report will be provided.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Tuesday, Thursday
Turnaround Time:
48 hours
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86335-26 Interpretation
86335-Immunofixation electrophoresis
81050-Urine timed measurement (if appropriate)