Immunofixation Electrophoresis (IFE), 24 Hour Urine - Book Test at Low Cost

Immunofixation Electrophoresis (IFE), a 24-Hour Urine test measures and separates the proteins in your urine. It looks for monoclonal protein, also known as M-protein, an abnormal protein.

Plasma cells(type of white blood cell) produce abnormal immunoglobulins called M-proteins.  Immunoglobulins are used by your body to create antibodies that aid in fighting off foreign invaders like viruses and bacteria.  If your body produces M-protein, you may have multiple myeloma or another serious illness or one of several cancer kinds.

In this test, an electric current is used to force urine sample proteins through a specialized gel.  It is known as electrophoresis. Only a few proteins are kept in the gel by the lab's treatment.

Why is Immunofixation Electrophoresis (IFE), 24-Hour Urine Done?

This test is prescribed, if your doctor suspects you have one of the following health issues:

• Multiple myeloma(a type of cancer that causes abnormal plasma cells to build up in bone marrow.)
• Primary amyloidosis( Amyloid is made of fragments of antibody protein)
• Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia(non-Hodgkin lymphoma, a kind of cancer)
• If you are experiencing the symptoms such as pain in the bones, unusual fractures, weight loss, unusual bleeding, bruising Extreme tiredness, fatigue,  Shortness of breath, weakness, etc.

What is the procedure for Immunofixation Electrophoresis (IFE), 24-Hour Urine?

To conduct this test, a 24-hour urine sample is needed.  You need to empty your bladder first in the morning without collecting the urine, note the time, and then collect the urine every time you go for pee over the next 24 hours.

Preparation for Immunofixation Electrophoresis (IFE),24 Hour Urine

You need not prepare for Immunofixation Electrophoresis (IFE), 24 Hour Urine test.

Risk Factors

The test poses no risk or side effect.

Result

The result of Immunofixation Electrophoresis (IFE),24 Hour Urine depends on the health history, age, and gender.

Cost of Immunofixation Electrophoresis (IFE), 24-Hour Urine

The cost of Immunofixation Electrophoresis (IFE), 24 Hour Urine near me in Delhi ranges from INR 8,000 to INR 9000.