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Immunofixation Electrophoresis, urine
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | No |
| Available Stat? | No |
| Test code | IFEU |
| Test group | IFE |
| Performed by | China Basin Chemistry |
| In House Availability | Monday-Friday (day shift) |
| Container type | 24 hour urine collection container Click here for Urine Preservative Requirements |
| Amount to Collect | Entire 24 hour urine output or random urine (See preferred volume) |
| Sample type | 24 hour urine collection or random urine |
| Preferred volume | 10 mL urine |
| Min. Volume | 6 mL urine |
| Normal range | |
| Synonyms | paraprotein; IFE |
| Stability | Refrigerated 1 week. |
| Turn around times | 2-4 days |
| Additional information | To demonstrate monoclonal nature of urinary light chains. Urinary paraproteins may be detectable even when Protein Electrophoresis is normal. |
| CPT coding | 86325 |
| LOINC code | 13440-3 |
| Last Updated | 3/24/2013 7:03:58 PM |
| Entry Number | 567 |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667