Methodology
Immunofixation (IF)
Synonyms
IF; M-Protein; Urine, IEP; Urine, Free Light Chains; Bence-Jones; Bence-Jones proteins; IPEP, Urine; Monoclonal Free Light Chains, Urine; IFE, Urine
Specimen Type
Urine
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Sunday-Friday
Standard TAT
1-3 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
15-25 mL Random Urine or 24 Hour Urine
Container Type
Sterile Container
Collection Instructions
No preservative. Yellow-top, blue fill line urinalysis transport tube is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp=5 Days; Refrigerated=7 Days; Frozen=30 Days
Test Volume Required
25 mL Random Urine or 24 Hour Urine
Minimum Test Volume
15 mL Random Urine or 24 Hour Urine
CPT Codes
86335
Revised
02-18-20
Initials
SL