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HelpTest Code LAB402 Immunofixation, Urine (Use this test if a physician orders Bence Jones Protein or a Urine IEP)
Additional Codes
IEP Urine
Bence Jones
Reporting Title
Urine IFIX
Methodology
Helena, Agarose Gel Electrophoresis
Useful for the detection of Bence-Jones protein and characterizing cases of monoclonal gammopathy.
Performing Laboratory
OhioHealth Laboratory Services-RMH Special Testing
Specimen Requirements
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
First-Morning Urine
10 mL from a first-morning urine collection in a screw-capped, plastic urine container. No preservative. Send specimen refrigerated.
Note: 1. Follow instructions in “Urine Collection” in “Special Instructions.”
2. Indicate first-morning urine on request form.
3. Label specimen appropriately (first-morning urine).
24-Hour Urine
10 mL from a 24-hour urine collection in a screw-capped, plastic urine container. No preservative. Mix well before taking 10-mL aliquot. Refrigerate specimen during collection and send specimen refrigerated.
Note: 1. 24-Hour volume is required on request form for processing.
2. Follow instructions in “Urine Collection” in “Special Instructions.”
3. Indicate 24-hour urine on request form.
4. Label specimen appropriately (24-hour urine).
Specimen Stability
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Specimen Type |
Temperature |
Time |
Special Container |
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Refrigerated |
72 hours |
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Frozen |
1 month |
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Ambient |
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Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate/Ambient NO/Frozen NO
Reference Values
No paraproteins detected
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Friday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86335