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| IMMUNOFIXATION ELECTROPHORESIS |
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| Alternate Names: | IFE, Bence Jones Proteins (urine) |
| Performed: | Daily |
| Methodology: | Two stage: Protein electrophoresis and Immunoprecipitation. |
| Turnaround Time: | 24 hours |
| Container / Specimen Requirements |
Serum or urine |
| Container / Tube: | 7 ml yellow serum separator Vacutainer® tube or |
| Urine collection container | |
| Minimum Volume: | 1 mL serum or |
| 10 mL urine | |
| Special Handling or Timing of Specimen: | Urine should be first morning void. Test performed at NHRMC only. |
| Preparation of Patient: | None |
| Reference Range: | Interpretation of the electrophoretic pattern is made by a member of the laboratory's professional staff. |
| Causes for Specimen Rejection: | Improper labeling |
| CareManager Test Group: CareManager Name/Alias: |
LAB immuno |
| Specimen Labeling: | Click here for policy |
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