ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0050161: Bence Jones Protein, Qualitative Free Kappa & Lambda Light Chains, Urine |
| Test Mnemonic: BJQUAL | |
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Methodology: Immunofixation Electrophoresis/Nephelometry
Performed: Mon-Fri Reported: 1-5 days |
| Specimen Required: | |
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Collect: 24-hour urine. Random specimens, and urine supernate are also acceptable. Specimen needs to be refrigerated during collection.
Transport: Two 4.5 mL aliquots from a well-mixed 24-hour or random collection at 2-8°C. (Min: 4.5 mL) Submit specimen in two ARUP Standard Transport Tubes. Pediatric Collection/Transport: 2.5 mL aliquot from a well-mixed 24-hour or random urine collection at 2-8°C. Remarks: Keep refrigerated at all times. Record total volume and collection time interval on transport tube and test request form. Unacceptable Conditions: Specimens that are not refrigerated. Stability: Ambient: 2 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 month |
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| Reference Interval: |
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Total Protein: 10-140 mg/d Albumin: Detected Alpha-1 Globulins: None detected Alpha-2 Globulins: None detected Beta Globulins: None detected Gamma Globulins: None detected IFE Interpretation: By report |
| CPT Code(s): | |
| 84156 Total protein; 86335 IFE; 83883 x2 Kappa/lambda |