Protein Electrophoresis Reflexive Panel, 24hr Urine

General Information

Lab Name
Protein Electrophoresis Reflexive Panel, 24hr Urine
Lab Code
UELPP
Epic Name
Protein Electrophoresis Panel, Urine
Description

Reflexive Testing Information: Initial test performed is urine protein electrophoresis. If initial screening results indicate the possibility of abnormal protein spikes, additional testing for characterization will be performed at an additional charge. If the sample is a timed collection and Bence Jones protein is detected, Bence Jones protein quanitfication will be performed at an additional charge. For random urine, see Protein Electrophoresis Reflexive Panel, Random Urine [UELPPR].

Synonyms
Amyloid, Bence Jones, Bence Jones protein, Electrophoresis, Electrophoresis Panel-Urine, Gammopathy, Monoclonal, Multiple myeloma, Myeloma, Urine electrophoresis, Urine immunofixation, Urine protein electrophoresis
Components

Interpretation

Guidelines
Method

Agarose Electrophoresis (AEP)

Reference Range
See individual components
Ref. Range Notes

No spike by protein electrophoresis

Ordering & Collection

Specimen Type
Urine
Collection

24 HOUR URINE (Refrigerate 24 hr Urine during collection)
Unacceptable: Any urine with preservative on collection container

Handling Instructions

Specimen Volume Notes:

  • 25 mL is the minimum sample volume required in order to be able to perform UELP and UIFIX on a sample that has a negative protein dipstick. Because urine protein concentration is not known at the time of collection, 25 mL is requested for all specimens.
  • 10 mL is the minimum that can be concentrated in order to perform a UELP when the sample has a negative protein dipstick. Specimens with less than 10 mL will be cancelled.
  • For samples between 10 mL and 25 mL with a positive protein concentration on a dipstick, testing for both UELP and UIFIX will be attempted.
Quantity
Requested: 50 mL urine
Minimum: 25 mL urine (see "Specimen Volume Notes")

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
49299-1
Interfaced Order Code
UOW3773