Test Code UPEN Electrophoresis, Protein, No Interpretation, Urine
Performing Laboratory
NRL-Immunology
Methodology
Agarose Electrophoresis
Includes protein, total.
Specimen Requirements
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Specimen Type: Urine, 24-hour
Container/Tube: Plastic urine container
Specimen Volume: Entire collection
Collection Instructions: No preservative. Refrigerate specimen during collection.
Additional Information:
1. Starting and ending times of collection are required.
2. Follow instructions in Urine Collection in Special Instructions.
Specimen Type: Urine, random
Container/Tube: Plastic urine container
Specimen Volume: 60 mL
Collection Instructions: No preservative.
Additional Information: Patient’s age is required.
Reference Values
No interpretive report will be provided.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Tuesday, Thursday
Turnaround Time:
48 hours
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Test Classification and CPT Coding
84155-Total protein
84166-Electrophoresis
81050-Urine timed measurement (if appropriate)