Urine Immunofixation Electrophoresis
| Label Mnemonic: | UIFE |
| Epic code: | Procedure Panel O51243 |
| Order form: | Laboratory Requisition |
| Supply order: | Supply Order Form |
| Billing: | Billing Policies |
| CPT code: | 86335 and 86335 -26 |
Specimen(s):
Urine
Collection Medium:
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| Yellow top round bottom tube (no additive) |
Minimum:
10 mL; random urine
Testing
Schedule:
Weekly
Reference Range:
No Bence Jones proteins detected. The urine IFE report includes an
interpretive pathologist report.
Comments:
Electrophoresis and professional interpretation is cancelled if total urine protein is less than 20 mg/dL or if ordered within 7 days of a previous order.
Urine immunofixation electrophoresis methodology switched from traditional gel electrophoresis to capillary electrophoresis on November 1, 2012. Technically, the method used in capillary electrophoresis to identify monoclonal proteins is known as immunotyping. Immunotyping can resolve both heavy and light immunoglobulin chains.
Urine immunofixation electrophoresis methodology switched from traditional gel electrophoresis to capillary electrophoresis on November 1, 2012. Technically, the method used in capillary electrophoresis to identify monoclonal proteins is known as immunotyping. Immunotyping can resolve both heavy and light immunoglobulin chains.
Methodology:
Capillary Electrophoresis with Immunotyping
Sample
Processing:
Submit urine in leak-proof plastic container.
Relevant clinical information must be submitted with specimen in order to provide correct interpretation of test results.
Relevant clinical information must be submitted with specimen in order to provide correct interpretation of test results.
Sample
Storage:
Refrigerate.
Transport
Instructions:
Place labeled specimen into zip-lock type biohazard bag; seal bag.
Place completed requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Ship at room temperature.
Place completed requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Ship at room temperature.
CPT Code:
86335 and 86335 -26
See Additional Information:
Urine Tests Requiring no Preservatives
Urine Tests Requiring no Preservatives