Protein Electrophoresis, Random Urine with Reflex to IFE (Client 8767)

Test Code
10047CP


CPT Codes
82570, 84156, 84166<br>**Restricted Use** This code is available for client 58601.

Includes
Total Protein, Protein Electrophoresis, Creatinine


Preferred Specimen
50 mL random urine - no preservative in a plastic screw-cap container


Minimum Volume
25 mL


Instructions
Note: Submit a first morning voided specimen whenever possible


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

Setup Schedule
See indiviual assays


Clinical Significance
See individual assays




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.