Monoclonal Protein, Urine
Test Mnemonic
URMPA
CPT Codes
- 86335 - QTY (1)
Aliases
- Immunoelectrophoresis, Urine
- Immunofixation Electrophoresis (IFE), Urine
- Myeloma Typing, Urine
Includes
- Interpretation
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 mL | Urine, random | Clean container | Refrigerated |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 1 day |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 30 days |
Days Performed
Mon - Fri
Turnaround Time
1 - 7 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Immunofixation |
Reference Range
| Monoclonal Protein | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Free monoclonal light chains are not identified |
Clinical Info
As an aid in diagnosing monoclonal gammopathy. The test should usually be ordered with SPEP and serum free light chain analysis.