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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