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Additional Codes
| Epic Ordering Code | LAB366 |
| NBS code | LBC06471 |
| Service code | 31961 |
Specimen Requirements
Submit only one of the following:
| 24 Hr Urine | Morning fasting Urine |
| 24 Hr Urine Container | Random Urine Container |
Preservative types accepted: No preservative
Processing Requirements
24 Hr Urine
Specimen type: 24hr Urine
Volume: Cumulative urine collection over 24 hours
Random Urine
Specimen type: Urine
Volume: 10mL
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Urine |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 8 hours |
| Refrigerate | 1 week (preferred) |
| Frozen | 1 month |
Specimen Condition
| Haemolysis | Not Applicable |
|---|---|
| Icterus | Not Applicable |
| Lipaemia | Not Applicable |
| Others: Urine collected with preservatives such as HCL / Boric Acid | Reject |
Methodology
Electrophoresis
Days and Times Performed
Monday through Friday, TAT 7 days
Reference Interval
Not detected
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724399
Useful For
Detected in multiple myeloma and amyloidosis
Update
Last updated 31/07/2026
LOINC Code Information
| Bence Jones Protein | 49720-2 |
|---|---|
| Total Protein, urine | 2888-6 |