Urine Protein Electrophoresis, Random
Label Mnemonic: UPE
Epic code: LAB892
Downtime form: A-1a Doctor/Provider Orders - Pathology Core and Specialty Care Nursery
Chemistry
6240 RCP
356-3527
Specimen(s):
Urine
Collection Medium:
Yellow top round bottom tube (no additive)
Minimum:
10 mL random urine; no preservatives are acceptable.
Testing Schedule:
Weekly
Reference Range:
No monoclonal proteins detected.
Comments:
Electrophoresis and professional interpretation is cancelled if total urine protein is less than 20 mg/dL or if ordered within 7 days of a previous order.

Includes an interpretative pathologist report. The concentration of monoclonal protein is not reported in random urine samples.

Urine protein electrophoresis methodology switched from traditional gel electrophoresis to capillary electrophoresis on November 1, 2012.
Methodology:
Capillary Electrophoresis
CPT Code:
84166
 
See Additional Information:
Urine Tests Requiring no Preservatives