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1644 : Immunotyping, Urine

INFORMATION:

Alternate Name:
Bence Jones Protein, Immunofixation
Methodology:
Electrophoresis
Clinical Utility:
Immunofixation is used to characterize an abnormal population of monoclonal immunoglobulin proteins and/or free light chains (Bence Jones proteins) in the urine, usually associated with plasma cell myeloma.

ORDERING:

Test Code:
1644-4
Turnaround Time:
3 DAYS
Preferred Specimen:
9 mL Urine Cup
Collection:
Container Qty Temp Stability
Urine Cup 1 Refrigerate 7 DAYS
Collection Instructions:
USC: Collect urine in cup, label with patients name
Alternative Specimen:
Urine Container - 24hr, Urine tube without preservative, Urine Cup 24 hour, Urine Tube 24 hour

Billing:

CPT Codes:
86335 x 1

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