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ELECTROPHORESIS, PROTEIN URINE RANDOM

Message
This test does not include a creatinine reflex.

Aliquot urine into one (1) FULL 10 mL urine tube and one (1) 6mL no additive vacutainer tube (Urine Chemistry tube) and note the total volume.


Test Code
UPNR1


Alias/See Also
Bence-Jones Protein


CPT Codes
84156; 84166

Includes
Urine Protein, Albumin El-UR, Alpha 1 Urine, Alpha 2 Urine, Beta Urine, Gamma Urine, and a Pathologist Interpretation


Preferred Specimen
Aliquot urine into one (1) FULL 10 mL urine tube and one (1) 6mL no additive vacutainer tube (Urine Chemistry tube) and note the total volume.


Minimum Volume
15 mL


Instructions
Refrigerate specimen


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Specimen Stability
2-8°C up to 7 days (samples may be stored separately in Gen Lab)


Methodology
Electrophoresis

Setup Schedule
M, T, W, Th, F


Report Available
Report available within 24 hours of receipt at the performing laboratory, M-Th.  Samples collected on Friday will be reported by Monday.


Reference Range
The result is a percentage of each fraction of protein in the urine and includes an interpretation by a Pathologist. Formal reference ranges are not provided.


Clinical Significance
Protein electrophoresis is a well established technique routinely used to screen samples for protein abnormalities. Abnormalities may include monoclonal components, particularly Bence-Jones Protein and other urinary proteins. The test results should be used in conjunction with clinical and laboratory findings.


Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab  
NCH4 (Chemistry, Sebia Electrophoresis)


Last Updated: March 1, 2024


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.