ELECTROPHORESIS, PROTEIN URINE 24 HOUR

Message

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

UPEN

Alias/See Also

Bence-Jones

CPT Codes
84156; 84166

Includes

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

Preferred Specimen

24 Hour Urine Container without preservative (aliquot or transfer urine into a transfer tube and note the total volume)

Minimum Volume

15 mL

Instructions

Mix the specimen well and measure the 24-Hour volume
RECORD THE TOTAL VOLUME
Aliquot sample into two urine chemistry tubes or sterile urine container
Refrigerate if not tested immediately

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 M-Th. Samples collected on Friday will be reported by Monday.

Reference Range

Interpreted by Pathologist

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)

Additional Information
24 Hour Urine Collection

Last Updated: June 29, 2023

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