IMMUNOFIXATION, URINE | |
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Test Code: T569 | Specimen Collection: Urine |
Component: Interpretation | Method: Immunofixation |
Collection Notes: The preferred specimen is 50 mL of unpreserved random urine. | |
Clinical Utility: This test is useful for monitoring patients with monoclonal gammopathies. In cases of proteinuria this test is useful in characterizing the species of protein(s). | |
CPT Code: 86335 | Testing Location: Sent to reference lab |
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPETemperature:Urine (50 mL) Ambient 5 Days Refrigerated 7 Days Frozen 30 Days Urine, 24-hour (50 mL) Ambient 5 Days Refrigerated 7 Days Frozen 30 Days |