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PROTEIN ELECTROPHORESIS W/REFLEX,URINE

Test Code
LAB438


Quest Code
29808


CPT Codes
82570, 84156, 84166

Includes
Total Protein, Protein Electrophoresis, Creatinine


Preferred Specimen
25 mL random urine


Minimum Volume
15 mL


Transport Container
Plastic urine container


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


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


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


Methodology
Spectrophotometry (Total Protein) and Electrophoresis

Reference Range
See Laboratory Report


Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics-Lenexa
10101 Renner Blvd
Lenexa, KS 66219-9752



Last Updated: February 5, 2026


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.