A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z #

Protein Electrophoresis, Urine

Test Code
UPE


Alias/See Also
UPEP


CPT Codes
84166

Includes
Protein electrophoresis and total urine protein


Preferred Specimen
24 hr Urine collection or 20 mL of urine from a random void


Minimum Volume
24 hr Urine collection or 10 mL of urine from a random void


Instructions
Random specimens should be from first morning void. Specimen should be refrigerated during collection without preservatives.


Transport Container
Urine container


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: 8 hours
Refrigerated: 5 days
Frozen: 6 months at -18 C​


Methodology
Immunoelectrophoresis

Setup Schedule
Set up Monday through Friday


Report Available
Report available in 2 to 4 days




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.