24 Hour Urine Protein with Electrophoresis and Immunofixation, Urine
Order Code:
24UPEI
Test Summary
Urine protein electrophoresis is used to evaluate an individual with symptoms associated with potential monoclonal gammopathy, or when an individual has abnormally high total protein, albumin, or immunoglobulin levels. This test can help with initial diagnosis, as well as monitoring disease progression and treatment effectiveness
Aliases
- Bence Jones
- IEP (urine)
- IFE (urine)
- IPEP (comment: urine)
- Light Chain Protein (U)
- Light Chains: Urine Total Protein 24 HR
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
Unpreserved urine from a well mixed 24 hour urine collection
Minimum Volume
10 mL
Instructions
Urine Collection cup
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Urine Collection Cup
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = n/a
- Refrigerated = 7 days
- Frozen = 1 month
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Incorrect specimen type, insufficient sample volume, improper storage conditions, exceeds specimen stability guidelines, contaminated sample.
Order Code
24UPEI
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB6778
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 84156, 84166, 86335
- CPT code 81050 may be added at an additional charge for volume measurement
Billing Code
- 500259
- 500260
- 500261
- 500002
CPT Statement
Methodology
Immunoelectrophoresis
FDA Status
FDA Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
Department
Chemistry
Reference Range
See Report
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Friday; Report available: 2 - 3 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
Unpreserved urine from a well mixed 24 hour urine collection
Minimum Volume
10 mL
Instructions
Urine Collection cup
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Urine Collection Cup
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = n/a
- Refrigerated = 7 days
- Frozen = 1 month
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Incorrect specimen type, insufficient sample volume, improper storage conditions, exceeds specimen stability guidelines, contaminated sample.
Billing
CPT Code
- 84156, 84166, 86335
- CPT code 81050 may be added at an additional charge for volume measurement
Billing Code
- 500259
- 500260
- 500261
- 500002
CPT Statement
Result Information
Methodology
Immunoelectrophoresis
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
See Report
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Friday; Report available: 2 - 3 days