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Epic Code LAB2111444 Protein Electrophoresis, 24 Hour Urine, do IFE if Indicated

Test Name Alias

Protein Electrophoresis Urine 24 Hr, do IFE if Indicated | Bence Jones Protein | upep | 8858

Interface Order Alias

11509

Quick Collect

24H/NP/R

Clinical Information

Results will include a 24 hour urine total protein and pathologist interpretation. For guidance on ordering protein and urine electrophoresis, please refer to Orders- Protein Orderable Changes. 

Collection Instructions

Specimen Collection: Urine, 24 hour collection

 

Container(s): Plastic 24-hour urine jug

Preferred Volume to Collect: entire collection

Minimum Volume to Collect: 25.0 mL

Neonate Volume to Collect: 25.0 mL

 

Collection Instructions:

  • No additive.
  • Refrigerate specimen during collection.
  • Starting and ending times of collection are required.
  • Keep container upright at all times and check that lid is fastened evenly and securely.
  • Detailed Instructions (link): Patient Collection Instructions
  • Detailed Instructions (link): Urine Collection Guide for Staff

Transport Temperature: Refrigerate

Rejection Criteria

Leaky specimen container.
Specimen not refrigerated during collection.
Specimen missing collection times.

Specimen Stability

Refrigerate: 7 days

Laboratory Retention: 72 hours

Reflex Information

Reflex approved by MEC

Pathologist will review urine electrophoresis and if necessary, a urine immunofixation will be performed at an additional charge.

Test Frequency

Available Monday – Friday, routine TAT 3 to 5 days.

Reference Range

Normal protein electrophoresis pattern. No monoclonal bands or other abnormalities noted.

Performing Department

Multiple Departments: Chemistry and Immunochemistry

Performing Department Laboratory Location

Corewell Health Reference Laboratory, Grand Rapids, MI

Methodology

Agarose gel electrophoresis

CPT

84166, 84166

CDM Code

3018416601, 84166

Epic Test ID

1230101086

Mayo Access Code

SHO8858

Reviewed Date

3/23/2022