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HelpTest Code UIFERA Immunofixation, Random, U, LAB5357
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| St. Luke's | UIFERA |
| Epic ID | LAB5357 |
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.
Performing Laboratory
St. Luke's Hospital Cedar Rapids
Methodology
Capillary zone electrophoresis immunotyping
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)
Report Available
1-2 days upon receipt
Reference Values
No abnormal proteins present
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86335-Immunofixation