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
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
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
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.
Result Information
Methodology
Electrophoresis
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
See Report
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Friday; Report available: 2 - 3 days