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HelpTest Code UIFERA Immunofixation, Random, U, LAB5357
Performing Laboratory
St. Luke's Hospital Cedar Rapids
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube:
Preferred: First morning collection. No preservative.
Specimen Volume: 10 ml urine
Stability: Refrigerate specimen during collection, and send specimen refrigerated.
Specimens may be stored at 2-8°C for up to 7 days and frozen for up to 1 month.
Reference Values
No abnormal proteins present
Useful For
Immunofixation electrophoresis is a useful clinical tool for rapid identification of various protein abnormalities in serum and urine including monoclonal gammopathies.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Friday (days only)
Methodology
Capillary zone electrophoresis immunotyping
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86335-Immunofixation
Report Available
1-2 days upon receipt