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Protein, Total and Protein Electrophoresis, 24-Hour Urine with Reflex to IFE
Test Code10263
CPT Codes
82570, 84156, 84166
Includes
Creatinine
If monoclonal band is detected, then Immunofixation (IFE), Urine will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86335).
CPT code 81050 may be added at an additional charge for volume measurement
If monoclonal band is detected, then Immunofixation (IFE), Urine will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86335).
CPT code 81050 may be added at an additional charge for volume measurement
Preferred Specimen
25 mL unpreserved 24 hour urine collected in a plastic urine container
Minimum Volume
10 mL
Instructions
Record volume on requisition and aliquot bottle
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 4 days
Refrigerated: 5 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 5 days
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Electrophoresis • Total Protein: Spectrophotometry (SP)
Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: 1-2 days
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Clinical Significance
This is a progressive profile whereby if the urine protein electrophoresis is abnormal, it will automatically progress to immunofixation for identification of the abnormal protein.
