Protein electrophoresis, 24hr Urine

General Information

Lab Name
Protein Electrophoresis, 24hr Urine
Lab Code
UELPG
Epic Name
Protein Electrophoresis, 24hr 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