Test Code URIFE Immunofixation, Urine, Random
Additional Codes
Epic EAP: LAB366
Epic Description: IMMUNOFIXATION, URINE RANDOM
Synonym
Immunoelectrophoresis, Urine
Bence Jones Protein
IFE, Urine
IEP, Urine
Specimen Type
Urine, Random
Specimen Required
Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
---|---|---|---|
Preferred |
Clean Container, No Preservative |
20.0 mL | 10.0 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
A quantitative urine protein is automatically ordered with this test.
Internal samples: Indicate exact collection time on label. Submit entire urine collection and refrigerate.
Satellite and Community Hospitals: Aliquot urine into plastic aliquot bottle and false bottom aliquot for total protein analysis. Transport refrigerated on freeze packs. Refrigerate if holding overnight.
Aliquot Requirements
Urine
Optimum 20.0 mL
Minimum 10.0 mL
Performing Lab
Special Chemistry Lab
Assay Frequency
Monday – Friday
Routine Turnaround Time
2 days, excluding weekends and holidays.
CSR Storage Requirements
Aliquot random urine specimen into a plastic bottle or false bottom aliquot for total protein analysis. Refrigerate if holding overnight.
Patient Preparation
Refer to Clean Catch Urine Collections
CPT Code Information
86335