Protein Electrophoresis, Urine

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Test Code
UPE


Alias/See Also
70319;
PRO ELEC (URINE),
PROTEIN ELECTROPHORESIS (RANDOM URINE),
PROTEIN ELECTROPHORESIS (URINE),
UPEP COMMENT: Random,
ELECTROPHORESIS , URINE;
UPEP Comment: 24HR. Urine;
UPEP Comment: Random


CPT Codes
84166

Preferred Specimen
Fresh random urine
     OR
24 Hour Urine sample


Minimum Volume
10 mL


Instructions
Urine Collection cup


Transport Container
Urine Collection Cup


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Room Temperature = n/a
Refrigerated = 1 week
Frozen = 1 month


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Incorrect specimen type, insufficient sample volume, improper storage conditions, exceeds specimen stability guidelines, contaminated sample.


Methodology
electrophoresis

Setup Schedule
Monday - Friday
CH


Report Available
2 - 3 days


Performing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine, OH 45439


Last Updated: December 7, 2021


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.