Protein Electrophoresis with M Spike, Progressive, Random Urine

Test Code

133577

CPT Codes
82570, 84156, 84166

Includes

Note: This is a progressive profile. If the Protein Electrophoresis is abnormal, the test will automatically progress to Immunofixation for identification of the abnormal protein, at an additional charge.

Preferred Specimen

25 mL of an unpreserved random urine, submitted in a plastic, leak-proof urine container

Minimum Volume

15 mL

Instructions

Collect without preservative.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: Not established
Refrigerated: 3 days
Frozen: 30 days

Methodology
Electrophoresis

Setup Schedule

Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: 2-5 days

Reference Range

Interpretive report

Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20153

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.