Immunofixation, Urine

General Information

Lab Name
Immunofixation, 24hr Urine
Lab Code
UIFIXG
Epic Name
Immunofixation, Urine
Description

Results will be reviewed by an MD and professional fee is billed. If an MD review is not desired, see Immunofix, Urine, No MD Review [UIFXNR].

For random urine, see Immunofixation, Random Urine [UIFXGR].

Synonyms
Amyloid, Bence Jones identification, Bence Jones protein, Bence Jones Protein ID, Bence Jones-Qualitative, Gammopathy, IFIX, Immunoelectrophoresis-Urine, Monoclonal, Multiple myeloma, Myeloma, Proteinuria Screen, UPROQL, Urine immunofixation
Components

Interpretation

Reference Range
See individual components

Ordering & Collection

Specimen Type
Urine
Collection

24 HOUR URINE (Refrigerate 24 hour urine during collection).

Unacceptable: any urine with PRESERVATIVE in collection container

Handling Instructions

Caution: Collections of less than 10 mL will be cancelled.

Quantity
Requested: 50 mL urine
Minimum: 25 mL urine

Processing

Receiving Instructions

Refrigerate urine.

If a 24 hour collection received, Mix urine well, measure & record Interval & Total Volume on request form.

Misc Sendout

Performance

Lab Department
Immunology(IMM)
Frequency
Monday-Friday
Available STAT?
No
Performing Location(s)
UW-MT Immunology
206-520-4600

Clinical Lab, Room NW220,
University of Washington Medical Center,
1959 NE Pacific street, Seattle, WA 98195

Billing & Coding

CPT Codes
86335x2
LOINC
44604-7
Interfaced Order Code
UOW1398