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Protein Electrophor, 24Hr Urine

Test Code
LAB3916


CPT Codes
82570, 84156, 84166

Includes
Total Protein, Protein Electrophoresis, Creatinine


Preferred Specimen
24 Hour Urine container


Minimum Volume
15 mL


Instructions
Total volume is required. Record on both the specimen container and the request form. Please note: The Urinalysis Transport Tube (yellow-top, blue fill line, preservative tube) cannot be used for protein electrophoresis on urine.


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 4 days
Refrigerated: 5 days
Frozen: 30 days


Methodology
Total Protein: Spectrophotometry (SP) • Electrophoresis



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.