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24 Hour Urine Protein with Electrophoresis and Immunofixation, Urine

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

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

Reference Range

See Sample 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

Billing Code

  • 500259
  • 500260
  • 500261
  • 500002

CPT Statement

Result Information

Methodology

Immunoelectrophoresis

Testing Laboratory

N/A

Reference Range

See Sample Report

Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time

Monday - Friday; Report available: 2 - 3 days