Urine electrophoresis is primarily used for the detection of free monoclonal light chain paraproteins (Bence-Jones Proteins) in patients with suspected myeloma. Polyclonal free light chains may occur in the urine of healthy elderly people as well as in inflammatory disorders and patients with renal dysfunction. All serum and urine samples with suspected paraprotein bands will be investigated by immunofixation electrophoresis.
Specimen requirements
Random Urine collected in a preservative free container; pair with 8ml SST serum sample
Cost
Price on application
Laboratory turnaround time
5 days
Laboratory method
Immunoelectrophoresis
Reference range/units
Not applicable
Associated tests
Sample stability
2 weeks at 2-8ºC
Shipping and storage
UK and Ireland
Ambient temperature and first class post. Hays DX users please enquire via email below.
International
Ambient temperature if courier will deliver within 72 hours otherwise consider refrigerated transport. Freezing is not a requirement.
Ensure delivery Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:30.
Further information and contact details
For further information, email immunologylab.enquiries@ouh.nhs.uk
