Laboratory Medicine Program

Protein electrophoresis, 24 h urine
(Bence Jones protein, Urine IEP, Urine IFE)

Clinical Decription:
Electrophoresis of a concentrated urine sample can distinguish between proteinuria due to renal disease and Bence Jones proteinuria that may be due to multiple myeloma or some other immunoproliferative disease.

Method: Electrophoresis; Architect/ Sebia Hydrasys

Component Tests Used: Total protein, Protein electrophoresis, Immunofixation electrophoresis.

Reference Ranges Used:
No protein detected

Specimen Type: Urine
Volume: 50 mL (minimum: 10 mL)

Shipping: 4C

Special Instructions: Discard first morning sample, collect all other urine for a 24 hour period, to include second morning sample. Record volume and aliquot.

Testing Schedule(s): Monday through Friday.

Turnaround Time: 7-10 days

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