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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)

Special Instructions