Immunofixation
General Information
- Lab Name
- Immunofixation
- Lab Code
- IFIX
- Epic Name
- Immunofixation
- Description
Results will be reviewed by an MD and professional fee is billed. If an MD review is not desired, see Lab Mnemonic: IFIXNR = Immunofixation, No MD Review
- Synonyms
- Amyloid, Gammopathy, Immunofixation, MGUS, Monoclonal, Monoclonal Antibody, Multiple myeloma, Myeloma, Serum immunofixation
- Components
Interpretation
- Method
Immunfixation (IFIX)
- Reference Range
-
Female Male Unknown Age Range Age Range Age Range 0- No monoclonal component observed. [NOMCO] 0- No monoclonal component observed. [NOMCO] 0- No monoclonal component observed. [NOMCO] Effective date: 01/07/2007
Ordering & Collection
- Specimen Type
- Blood
- Collection
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2 mL blood in RED TOP or GOLD SST tube preferred. EDTA or heparin plasma specimens are also acceptable.
- Quantity
-
Requested: 0.5 mL serum
Minimum: 0.3 mL serum
Processing
- Receiving Instructions
Refrigerate serum
OK to share IFIX and ELP on one tube if short sample. Forward shared pink slip to Immunology.
- Misc Sendout
Performance
- Lab Department
- Immunology(IMM)
- Frequency
- Monday-Friday
- Available STAT?
- No
- Performing Location(s)
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CL Immunology Lab
206-520-4600Room# 573
1601 Lind Ave SW
Renton, WA 98057Hours of Operation: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM PST
Phone: (206) 485-9268
Billing & Coding
- CPT Codes
- 86334x2
- LOINC
- 49297-5
- Interfaced Order Code
- UOW1293
- Interfaced Result Code
- UOW1293