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Protein Electrophoresis, 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

  • PRO ELEC (URINE), Protein Electrophoresis (Random Urine), Protein Electrophoresis (Urinr), UPEP COMMENT: Random, Electrophoresis , Urine
  • UPEP Comment: 24HR. Urine
  • UPEP Comment: Random

Specimen Collection

Special Instructions

N/A

Preferred Specimen

2 mL fresh random urine
     OR
24 Hour Urine sample

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

UPE

EPIC (Premier) Code

LAB343

Includes

Includes Total Protein

CPT Code

  • 84166

Billing Code

  • 300367

CPT Statement

Methodology

Electrophoresis

FDA Status

FDA Approved

Physician Attestation of Informed Consent

N/A

Testing Laboratory

CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
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

2 mL fresh random urine
     OR
24 Hour Urine sample

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

  • 84166

Billing Code

  • 300367

CPT Statement

Result Information

Methodology

Electrophoresis

Testing Laboratory

N/A

Reference Range

See Report

Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time

Monday - Friday; Report available: 2 - 3 days