Unit Code 8823:
Monoclonal Protein Study, Urine
Useful For
Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
Monitoring patients with monoclonal gammopathies
Profile Information
A profile is a group of laboratory tests that are ordered and performed together under a single Unit Code. Profile information lists tests performed, inclusive of the test fee, when a profile is ordered and includes reporting names and individual availability.
| Unit Code | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
| 8261 | Protein, Total, U | Yes | Yes |
| 1333 | Protein Electrophoresis, U | No | Yes |
| 82025 | Immunofixation, U | No | Yes |
Special Instructions and Forms
Describes specimen collection and preparation information, test algorithms, and other information pertinent to test. Also includes pertinent information and consent forms to be used when requesting a particular test
| • | Urine Preservatives |
| • | Laboratory Approach to the Diagnosis of Amyloidosis |
| • | Laboratory Screening Tests for Suspected Multiple Myeloma |
Method Name
A short description of the method used to perform the test
8261: Dye Binding (Pyrogallol Red)
1333: Agarose Gel Electrophoresis
82025: Immunofixation
See "Laboratory Approach to the Diagnosis of Amyloidosis" and
"Laboratory Screening Tests for Suspected Multiple Myeloma"
in Special Instructions.
Reporting Name
A shorter/abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test; an abbreviated test name
Monoclonal Protein Study, U
Ordering Mnemonic
An alternate Mayo code (to the Unit Code) for a test
MPSU
Aliases
Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching
Bence Jones Urine
Heavy Chains Urine
IFE (Immunofixation Electrophoresis)
Immunoelectrophoresis, Urine
Immunofixation Electrophoresis (IFE)
Immunofixation, Urine
Kappa Chains Urine
Lambda Chains Urine
Light Chains Urine
Paraprotein
Soft-MPSU
Special Protein Studies, Urine


