24 Hour Protein With Electrophoresis, Urine

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Test Code

24UPE

Alias/See Also

PRO ELEC (URINE),
PROTEIN ELECTROPHORESIS (URINE),
ELECTROPHORESIS , URINE;
URINE TOTAL PROTEIN 24 HR
UPEP Comment: 24HR. Urine
24hr Urine

CPT Codes
84156, 84166

Preferred Specimen

Unpreserved urine from a well mixed 24 hour urine collection

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: March 28, 2022

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.