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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)

Special Instructions