IFX AND UPE 24HR URINE

General Information

HLAB/HOL Code: IFX24
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.

Specimen Acceptability

Cause for Rejection:
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.