IFX AND UPE RANDOM URINE

General Information

HLAB/HOL Code: IFXUR
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: Refrigerate
Tube Type: Urine-Random
Collection Info:
Minimum Volume: 11-mL aliquot of random urine
Collection: Collect first morning 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

Characterize the species of protein or proteins in cases of proteinuria; of value in the study of monoclonal gammopathies, lymphoproliferative diseases, including lymphoma; special application to multiple myeloma, macroglobulinemia of Waldenstrom, and amyloidosis; work up monoclonal gammopathy (M-spike).

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.