- Test Name
- Protein electrophoresis, Urine
- Aliases
- LCI; URINE LIGHT CHAINS; BENCE JONES
- Provincial Mnemonic
- IMLCU24H
- LOINC Test Code
- XNL00342-6
- Description and Primary Use
- For screening for monoclonal free light chains.
- Reorder interval
- 28 Days
- TAT
- 7 Days
- Test Cost
- Not Available
- Tier
- 3 - Special Authorization Required (See Required Consultation)
- Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)
- Required Consultations
- Contact the Scientific Director of the mass spectrometry laboratory at (709-777-6376), or Biochemist-on-Call at (709-697-2306)
- Algorithms and Guidelines
None
- Special Patient Preparation
None
- Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements
7 mL aliquot minimum. 24 hour urine containe with no acid. Ensure date and time of collection on bottle
- Criteria for Rejection
<7 ml aliquote, state volume if 24 hour collection
- Laboratory Service Area
- Clinical Chemistry
- Performing Laboratory / Site
- Category 4 Laboratory (HSC only)
- Last Updated
- 11-Sep-19