Ordering Recommendation
Aid in the monitoring of patients with urinary monoclonal proteins (Bence Jones protein).
Mnemonic
U IFE
Methodology
Qualitative Immunofixation Electrophoresis
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
1-3 days
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH 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
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