IMMUNOFIXATION ELECTROPHORESIS IFE 24 HOUR URINE Test
Test Name: IMMUNOFIXATION ELECTROPHORESIS IFE 24 HOUR URINE Test
Components: Agarose Gel Electrophoresis and Immunofixation
Price: 1870.0 AED
Sample Condition: 20 mL (10 mL min.) aliquot of 24-hour urine without preservative. Record 24 hour volume on test request form and urine container. Ship refrigerated or frozen.
Report Delivery: Sample Daily by 9 am; Report 4 Working days
Method: Agarose Gel Electrophoresis and Immunofixation
Test Type: Cancer
Doctor: Oncologist
Test Department: DNA Labs UAE
Pre Test Information: No special preparation required
Test Details
Immunofixation electrophoresis (IFE) is a laboratory test used to identify and classify abnormal proteins in the blood or urine. In the case of a 24-hour urine test, it is used to detect and characterize abnormal proteins that may be present in the urine.
During the test, a sample of urine collected over a 24-hour period is analyzed. The urine sample is first subjected to electrophoresis, a technique that separates proteins based on their electrical charge and size. The separated proteins are then transferred onto a membrane and exposed to specific antibodies that can bind to different types of proteins.
By using specific antibodies, the test can identify and classify abnormal proteins such as monoclonal immunoglobulins, which may be indicative of conditions like multiple myeloma or other plasma cell disorders. The test can also detect other abnormal proteins, such as Bence Jones proteins, which are associated with certain kidney diseases.
IFE is a highly sensitive and specific test for detecting abnormal proteins in urine and can provide important diagnostic information for various conditions. It is typically ordered when a healthcare provider suspects a protein-related disorder based on symptoms, physical examination findings, or other laboratory test results.
| Test Name | IMMUNOFIXATION ELECTROPHORESIS IFE 24 HOUR URINE Test |
|---|---|
| Components | |
| Price | 1870.0 AED |
| Sample Condition | 20 mL (10 mL min.) aliquot of 24-hour urine without preservative. Record 24 hour volume on test request form and urine container. Ship refrigerated or frozen. |
| Report Delivery | Sample Daily by 9 am; Report 4 Working days |
| Method | Agarose Gel Electrophoresis and Immunofixation |
| Test type | Cancer |
| Doctor | Oncologist |
| Test Department: | |
| Pre Test Information | No special preparation required |
| Test Details | Immunofixation electrophoresis (IFE) is a laboratory test used to identify and classify abnormal proteins in the blood or urine. In the case of a 24-hour urine test, it is used to detect and characterize abnormal proteins that may be present in the urine. During the test, a sample of urine collected over a 24-hour period is analyzed. The urine sample is first subjected to electrophoresis, a technique that separates proteins based on their electrical charge and size. The separated proteins are then transferred onto a membrane and exposed to specific antibodies that can bind to different types of proteins. By using specific antibodies, the test can identify and classify abnormal proteins such as monoclonal immunoglobulins, which may be indicative of conditions like multiple myeloma or other plasma cell disorders. The test can also detect other abnormal proteins, such as Bence Jones proteins, which are associated with certain kidney diseases. IFE is a highly sensitive and specific test for detecting abnormal proteins in urine and can provide important diagnostic information for various conditions. It is typically ordered when a healthcare provider suspects a protein-related disorder based on symptoms, physical examination findings, or other laboratory test results. |
