Protein electrophoresis, Urine

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General Information

Lab Name
Protein electrophoresis, URN
Lab Code
UELPG
Epic Ordering
Protein Electrophoresis , Urine
Description
Results will be reviewed by an MD and professional fee is billed. If an MD review is not desired, see Lab Mnemonic: UELPNR = Protein Electrophoresis, Urine, No MD Review
Synonyms
Electrophoresis (Protein)-Urine, UPEP
Components

Interpretation

Method
Agarose Electrophoresis (AEP)
Reference Range
See individual components

Ordering & Collection

Specimen Type
Urine
Collection
RANDOM or 24 HOUR URINE (Refrigerate 24 hour urine during collection)
Unacceptable:  urine collected with PRESERVATIVE in collection container
Handling Instructions
 Caution: Collections of less than 10 mL will be cancelled.
Quantity
requested: 50 mL urine
minimum: 25 mL urine

Processing

Processing
Refrigerate urine aliquot.  
If 24 hour Urine, mix, measure and record Total Volume.
At Login, Enter TV & Interval, enter "RAND" if random urine
SPS, 2 extra labels print, "LIMBJ1, LIMBJ2"; Send labels with the specimen to Immunology. DO NOT make extra aliquots, Immunology has to concentrate the URINE and uses the extra labels for the new concentrated specimen.  Also make copy of request form for Immunology.

Performance

LIS Dept Code
Immunology (IMM)
Performing Location(s)
UW-MT Immunology
206-520-4600

Clinical Lab, Room NW220,
University of Washington Medical Center,
1959 NE Pacific street, Seattle, WA 98195

Frequency
Monday-Friday
Available STAT?
No

Billing & Coding

CPT codes
84166x2
LOINC
13348-8
Interfaced Order Code
UOW1290