Urine Electrophoresis

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

Serum Electrophoresis

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 immunology.office@nhs.net