Urine Protein Electrophoresis, Timed

Label Mnemonic:	UPET
Epic code:	LAB962

Chemistry
6240 RCP
356-3527

Specimen(s):

Urine

Collection Medium:

Urine

Minimum:

24 hr urine collection; no preservatives are acceptable.

Testing Schedule:

Weekly

Reference Range:

No monoclonal proteins detected.

Comments:

The 24 hr UPEP report will include quantitation of the concentration of the monoclonal protein (if present), calculation of the 24 hr excretion of the monoclonal protein, and an interpretative pathologist report.

Urine protein electrophoresis methodology switched from traditional gel electrophoresis to capillary electrophoresis on November 1, 2012.

Methodology:

Capillary Electrophoresis

CPT Code:

84166 and 84166-26

See Additional Information:
Urine Tests Requiring no Preservatives