PROTEIN ELECTROPHORESIS 24 HR URINE
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: UPEP2
UPHSM LIS Test #: 022510
Schedule:
Testing Time: 3-5 Days
Testing Lab: Labcorp
UPHSM LIS Test #: 022510
Schedule:
Testing Time: 3-5 Days
Testing Lab: Labcorp
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: 20 mL
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: Urine - 24 hr urine
Collection Info:
Send well mixed sample.
Include 24 hour urine volume when sending.
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: Urine - 24 hr urine
Collection Info:
Send well mixed sample.
Include 24 hour urine volume when sending.
Specimen Acceptability
Cause for Rejection:
Preservative added
Preservative added
Methods
Electrophoresis on agarose media
Clinical Utilities
Work up myeloma, macroglobulinemia of Waldenstrom, lymphoma, amyloidosis; differentiate between normal renal function, glomerular proteinuria, and tubular proteinuria. Increased glomerular permeability leads to higher concentrations of large proteins in the glomerular filtrate. Diminished tubular reabsorptive capacity results in a marked increase in urinary excretion of low molecular weight problems.
CPT Codes
84156, 84166
* The CPT codes provided 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 payer being billed.
Reference Range
Interpretive report is provided.
