- Test Name
- Urine protein electrophoresis
- Aliases
- Urine free light chains; Bence Jones protein
- Provincial Mnemonic
- Not listed in Provincial test list
- LOINC Test Code
- No LOINC Code
- Description and Primary Use
- First line diagnostic test with serum protein electrophoresis for investigating for monoclonal gammopathies, particularly presence of monoclonal free light chains.
- Reorder interval
- 28d
- TAT
- ≤ 14d
- Test Cost
- Not determined
- Tier
- 1 - General Availability
- Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)
No Restrictions
- Required Consultations
- None
- Algorithms and Guidelines
None
- Special Patient Preparation
None
- Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements
No special requirements.
- Criteria for Rejection
Please consult specimen stability guide
- Laboratory Service Area
- Clinical Chemistry
- Performing Laboratory / Site
- Health Sciences Centre, Eastern Health, St. John's
- Last Updated
- 01-Jun-18