IFX AND UPE 24HR URINE
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: IFX24
UPHSM LIS Test #: 028370
Schedule:
Testing Time: 3-5 Days
Testing Lab: Labcorp
UPHSM LIS Test #: 028370
Schedule:
Testing Time: 3-5 Days
Testing Lab: Labcorp
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: 30 mL
Temperature: Refrigerated
Tube Type: Urine - 24 hr urine
Collection Info:
Minimum Volume: 11-mL aliquot (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)
Collection: Collect 24-hour urine; mix well.
Temperature: Refrigerated
Tube Type: Urine - 24 hr urine
Collection Info:
Minimum Volume: 11-mL aliquot (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)
Collection: Collect 24-hour urine; mix well.
Specimen Acceptability
Cause for Rejection:
Preservative added
Preservative added
Methods
Urine immunofixation (IFE) on agarose gel; urine protein electrophoresis on agarose media; visual light-chain typing
Clinical Utilities
Useful in characterizing the species of protein or proteins in cases of proteinuria. Techniques can identify albumin, γ globulin, γ globulin fragments (light chains, Bence Jones proteins). Of value in the study of monoclonal gammopathies, lymphoproliferative diseases, including lymphoma; special application to multiple myeloma, macroglobulinemia of Waldenström and amyloidosis. Monoclonal gammopathy (M spike) work-up.
CPT Codes
84156; 84166; 86335
* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
Reference Range
Reference ranges per report. The protein electrophoresis scan is provided separately.