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Published on April 08, 2015

Monoclonal Gammopathy Workup, Urine

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

Container Type = Urine Tube Yellow Top

Container Type

Test ID   LAB5198
EPIC ORDER
  MONOCLONAL GAMMOPATHY WORKUP, URINE
CPT Code(s)   84166, 86335, 84156
Group/Individual Test   Group
Laboratory   Core & Special Chemistry Laboratories
Tube Station   30
Specimen Routine: 10 mL random urine in Urine Yellow Tube (No Preservative/Additive); See Comments
  Micro: 2 mL random urine in Urine Yellow Tube (No Preservative/Additive)
Stability 2-8°C:

7 days; Refrigerate immediately

  Frozen:

1 month

  Ambient:

Not acceptable

  Off Site Collections:

Aliquot Urine & refrigerate

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.
Comments
  • Refrigerate immediately
  • Methodology: Gel Electrophoresis
  • Multiple test requests with the same sample type will require additional volumes for testing.

Reviewed by J. Carr on November 19, 2025

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