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Test Code
BUIME
Test Name
Urine Immunotyping Electrophoresis
CPT Codes
86335, 86335-26
Clinical Utility

Useful in the detection and typing of monoclonal gammopathies and/or immunoglobulins.

Specimen and Container Info

Preferred Specimen Type: Freshly voided, random urine (first morning preferred).

Desired Specimen Volume: 40 mL

Preferred Collection Container: Submit urine in 2 full Yellow or Red capped tubes from a plastic urine container with no preservatives.

Alternate Collection Container: Freshly voided, random urine in a plastic urine container.

Collection Instructions

Collect random, clean-catch urine sample in a plastic urine container with no preservatives.

Processing and Submission Instructions

Submit urine in 2 full Yellow or Red capped tubes from a plastic urine container with no preservatives. 

Transport Instructions

Transport refrigerated.

Stability Requirements

Refrigerated

7 days
Methodology
Capillary Electrophoresis
Performing Location
Roble Road Core Laboratory
Testing Schedule
Routine, Monday - Friday no holidays