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Protein Electrophoresis, with Total Protein and Reflex to IFE, Urine
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 urine aliquot from a 24-hour collection - no preservative
Minimum Volume
10 mL
Instructions
Record volume on requisition and aliquot bottle
Transport Container
Plastic urine container
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)
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Performing Laboratory
| Quest Diagnostics-Pittsburgh Lab |
| 875 Greentree Road |
| Pittsburgh, PA 15220-3508 |
