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Test Code LAB2099 Immunofixation, Urine

Additional Codes

SQ:  UIFE

COLLECTION

Container/Tube Type: 

Sterile Container

 

Collection Information: 

Urine

 

Transport Information: 

25.0 mL. The first morning sample is preferred, although 24-hour collections are acceptable.

 

Minimum Sample Volume: 

13.0 mL

 

Remarks: 

It is recommended that a Urine Protein Electrophoresis analysis be ordered prior to immunofixation. If the urine protein electrophoresis is abnormal, the immunofixation will be performed. A pathologist will issue an interpretive report.

STABILITY

Refrigerated Stability: 

7 days

 

Frozen Stability: 

1 month

 

Ambient Stability: 

8 hours

PERFORMING LAB

Analytical Time: 

3 days

 

Testing Laboratory: 

Pathology Laboratory

 

Laboratory Section: 

Core Laboratory

CPT Code

86335