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Additional Codes
| Epic Ordering Code | LAB5020 |
| NBS code | LBC11300 |
| Service code | 31848 |
Specimen Requirements
Submit only one of the following:
| 24 Hr Urine | Random Urine |
| 24 Hr Urine Container | Random Urine Container |
Preservative types accepted: No preservatives
Processing Requirements
24 Hr Urine
Specimen type: 24Hr Urine
Volume: Cumulative urine collection over 24 hours
Random Urine
Collect mid-stream urine in preservative-free urine container. Unacidified Urine.
Specimen type: Early morning fasting 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 or Boric Acid. | Reject |
Methodology
Electrophoresis
Days and Times Performed
Monday through Friday, TAT 7 days
Reference Interval
See laboratory report
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724399
Useful For
Differential diagnosis of monoclonal and polyclonal gammopathies, heavy and light chain paraproteins and Bence Jones protein.
Update
Last updated 31/07/2026
LOINC Code Information
| Immunofixation electrophoresis, urine | 74666-9 |
|---|---|
| Total protein, urine | 2888-6 |