Protein electrophoresis, 24hr Urine

General Information

Lab Name
Protein Electrophoresis, 24hr Urine
Lab Code
UELPG
Epic Name
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. For random urine, see Protein Electrophoresis, Random Urine [UELPGR].

Synonyms
Electrophoresis (Protein)-Urine, UPEP
Components

Interpretation

Method

Agarose Electrophoresis (AEP)

Reference Range
See individual components

Ordering & Collection

Specimen Type
Urine
Collection

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

Receiving Instructions

Refrigerate urine aliquot.
For 24 hour Urine, mix, measure and record Total Volume.
At Login, Enter Total Volume & Interval

Misc Sendout

Performance

Lab Department
Immunology(IMM)
Frequency
Monday-Friday
Available STAT?
No
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

Billing & Coding

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