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Protein,Total and Protein Electrophoresis, 24-Hour Urine and Immunofixation

Test Code
62706


CPT Codes
82570, 84156, 84166, 86335

Includes
Protein, Total, 24-Hour Urine with Creatinine
Protein Electrophoresis, 24-Hour Urine (UPEP)
Immunofixation (IFE), Urine

CPT code 81050 may be added at an additional charge for volume measurement


Preferred Specimen
25 mL of a 24-hour urine collected in a unpreserved, plastic urine container


Minimum Volume
15 mL


Instructions
Record total volume on test requisition and specimen container.
Please see the individual tests for specific specimen requirements, and stabilities.


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
See individual tests


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Acidified urine


Methodology
Electrophoresis • Immunofixation • Spectrophotometry (SP)

Setup Schedule
Set up: Varies with assay; Report available: 2-5 days


Reference Range
See Laboratory Report




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.