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Published on April 06, 2015

Immunofixation Electrophoresis, Urine (Random)

Yellow Top Urine Tube

Container Type

Test ID LAB5193
EPIC ORDER
 IMMUNOFIXATION ELECTROPHORESIS, URINE
CPT Code(s) 86335
Group/Individual Test Individual
Laboratory Performed by Special Chemistry Laboratory
Tube Station 30
Specimen Routine: 10 mL random urine/Urine Yellow Tube (No Preservative/Additive); See Comments
Micro: 2 mL random or timed urine/Urine Yellow Tube (No Preservative/Additive)
Stability
 
 

Refrigerate immediately
Refrigerated (2-°C):        

7 days
Frozen:

1 month
Ambient:

Not acceptable
Availability Routine: Monday-Friday, No weekends/holidays
  STAT: N/A
Turnaround Time 3 Days
Reference Range Normal: Interpretation provided on report; call (984)974-2361 with questions.
Comments
  • Off Site Collections: Aliquot Urine & refrigerate
  • Refrigerate immediately
  • Methodology: Gel Electrophoresis
  • Used for confirmation/identification of abnormal urine proteins.

Reviewed by J. Carr on November 14, 2025

UNC Hospitals
McLendon Clinical Laboratories
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514