| Test CODE | NAME |
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A572
Bence Jones Protein, Quantitation and Characterization, with Reflex to Kappa/Lambda Free Light Chains with Ratio, Urine
| Methodology: | Semi-Quantitative Electrophoresis/Qualitative Immunofixation Electrophoresis/Quantitative Nephelometry |
| Performed: | Mon, Wed, Fri |
| Reported: | 6-7 days |
| Specimen Required: | Collect: 24-hour urine. Refrigerate during collection OR Random urine - 8 ml urine.
Specimen Preparation: Record total volume and collection time interval on transport tube and test request form.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions: Non-refrigerated specimens.
Stability: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 month
NOTE: * This test is approved for all states. *
Performing Laboratory
ARUP Laboratory
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| CPT Code(s): | 84156; 84166; 86335; if reflexed, add 83883 x2 |