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Test Code UIFE Immunofixation, Urine, Timed

Additional Codes

Epic EAP: LAB402

Epic Description: IMMUNOFIXATION, 24 HOUR URINE

Synonym

Immunoelectrophoresis, Urine

Bence Jones Protein

IFE, Urine

IEP, Urine

Specimen Type

Urine, Timed

Specimen Required

 

 

  Collection Container Minimum Volume
Preferred

Timed urine container with no preservative

Entire timed urine collection

 

Instructions for Collection and Transport

A quantitative urine protein will be automatically ordered with this test.

Random urine collections are not acceptable.

Internal samples: Indicate exact collection time on label. Submit entire urine collection.

Remote Locations: Measure timed urine and record volume and collection time on label. Aliquot urine into brown plastic aliquot bottle and false bottom aliquot tube for total protein analysis. Minimum volume is 12 mL. Transport refrigerated on freeze packs. Refrigerate if holding overnight.

Aliquot Requirements

Urine

Optimum 25.0 mL

Minimum 12.0 mL

Performing Lab

Special Chemistry Lab

Assay Frequency

Monday – Friday

Routine Turnaround Time

2 days, excluding weekends and holidays.

CSR Storage Requirements

Deliver primary container to Urinalysis or aliquot into false bottom tube to automated rack. Refrigerate if holding overnight.

CPT Code Information

86335

Patient Preparation

Refer to Timed Urine Collections. Have patient note exact collection period on collection container.