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Myeloma Workup, Urine, Random

Includes: Urine Total Protein, Urine Protein Electrophoresis Interpretation, Urine Immunofix Interpretation, M Spike, M Spike2, M Spike3

Yellow Top Urine Tube

Specimen Type

 

Test ID   LAB5198
EPIC ORDER
   MYELOMA WORKUP, URINE, RANDOM
CPT Code(s)   84166, 86335
Group/Individual Test   Group
Laboratory   Performed by: Core & Special Chemistry Laboratories
Tube Station   30
Specimen Routine: 10 mL random urine in Yellow Top Urine Tube (No Preservative/Additive); see important Comments
  Micro: 2 mL random urine in Yellow Top Urine Tube (No Preservative/Additive)
Stability

Room Temperature: 4 Hours

Off Site Collections:
Centrifuge sample; Aliquot Urine & refrigerate within 4 hours of collection.
Refrigerated: 7 Days
Ambient: Not acceptable
Availability Routine: Monday-Friday, no weekends/holidays; Not available STAT
Turnaround Time   3 Days
Reference Range Normal:
Interpretation provided on report; call (984)974-2361 for questions regarding interpretation.
Interpretation for M Spike, M Spike2, and M Spike3 is Not Present.
     
Comments

Methodology: Gel Electrophoresis

-Should be submitted with Serum Myeloma Workup to rule out Light Chain Disease.

-Samples must be received in Core Laboratory by 6:00 AM for same day testing.
 
-Multiple test requests with same sample type will require additional volumes for testing.

Reviewed by Christopher Parker on December 09, 2019

Note: Reference ranges provided on this web site are for guidance only, and may not reflect the most recent changes. Refer to laboratory reports for current reference data.

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