Immunofixation Electrophoresis, 24-hour Urine

Included Tests

IFE for IgA; IFE for IgG; IFE for IgM; IFE for Kappa; IFE for Lambda; Pathology Interpretation; Protein Fractions [Albumin, Alpha-1 Globulin, Alpha-2 Globulin, Beta Globulin, Gamma Globulin]; Total Protein, Urine 24-hr

Specimen Requirements

20.0 mL aliquot from a well mixed 24 hour Urine Collection in a Plastic Container

Transport And Storage

7 days Refrigerated

Collection Instructions

1. When starting the 24-hour period, urinate and discard (throw-away) this specimen. NOTE THE TIME
2. From that time on, collect all urine by urinating into a clean container and transfer into the provided container. 
DO NOT URINATE DIRECTLY INTO CONTAINER.
3. Try to pass the last urine just prior to the end of the 24 hour period. Add this urine into the container. 
4. Urine Specimen should be kept refrigerated during and after collection. 

Printable Patient Collection Instructions

English 24 Hour Urine Collection

Spanish 24 Hour Urine Collection 

Burmese 24 Hour Urine Collection

Arabic 24 Hour Urine Collection 

Minimum Volume

10.0 mL

Neonatal Volume

Reference Range:

Refer to Interpretive Results

Methodology:

• Electrophoresis

CDM

01483954, 01484968

CPT Coding

84166, 86335

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