Ordering Recommendation

Aid in the monitoring of patients with urinary monoclonal proteins (Bence Jones protein).

New York DOH Approval Status

This test is New York state approved.

Specimen Required

Patient Preparation
Collect

Random urine. Also acceptable: Urine supernatant.

Specimen Preparation

Transfer one 4 mL aliquot to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 4 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature

Refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions
Remarks
Stability

Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 3 weeks; Frozen: 6 months

Methodology

Qualitative Immunofixation Electrophoresis

Performed

Sun-Sat

Reported

1-3 days

Reference Interval

By report

Interpretive Data



Compliance Category

FDA

Note

Hotline History

N/A

CPT Codes

84156; 86335

Components

Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
0050688 IFE Interpretation 49277-7
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Aliases

  • IFE
  • IFE urine
  • Immunofixation Electrophoresis, urine
  • Monoclonal protein detection, urine
Immunofixation, Random, Urine