Protein Electrophoresis, 24 Hr Urine with Creatinine Ratio : 1002700

Test Code
UR24PE or 1002700


Alias/See Also
UPE; Urine protein electrophoresis


CPT Codes
84156, 84166, 82570

Includes
Includes Total Protein, Protein Electrophoresis, Creatinine.


Instructions
24-hour urine (keep refrigerated).


Transport Container
Submit an aliquot (Min. 30 mL) of the well-mixed 24-hour urine collection in a screw capped container.


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.


Specimen Stability
Ambient: 2 hours; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: 1 month


Methodology
Electrophoresis, Colorimetric, Enzymatic

Setup Schedule
Monday & Wednesday & Friday


Report Available
2-5 days


Reference Range
Protein, Urine: 50-80 mg/24 hours
Creatinine, Urine:
Female: 600-1800 mg/24 hours; Male: 800-2000 mg/24 hours
Protein/Creatinine Ratio: <85 mg/g CRT
Reference Range assumes a 24 hour collection.
An interpretive report will be provided.


Performing Laboratory
med fusion



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