The University of Iowa (UIHC)
Department of Pathology
LABORATORY SERVICES HANDBOOK

Immunofixation Electrophoresis
Order Code: UIFE
Order Form: A-1a Immunopathology or IPR Req 		  Immunopathology
5238 RCP
356-2688 
Specimen
 
Urine
Collection Medium:
Urine - Random urine container 


Minimum:


25 ml; random urine


Testing Schedule:


Bi-weekly (Tues and Fri) - Batch analysis performed 
twice weekly on Tuesdays and Fridays excluding 
university holidays.


Analytic Time:


4 days


Reference Range:


No Bence Jones proteins detected. The urine IFE report will include a 
descriptive report of abnormality, if present.


Comments:


Include relevant clinical information and consultation request.


Methodology:


Immunofixation electrophoresis


CPT Code:


86335 and 86335 -26


 


See Additional Information:
Urine Tests Requiring no Preservatives




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Updated: 01/09/2008

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