Urine Protein Electrophoresis, Random
Label Mnemonic: | UPE |
Epic code: | LAB892 |
Downtime form: | Doctor/Provider Orders - Pathology Core and Specialty Care Nursery |
Chemistry
6240 RCP
356-3527
6240 RCP
356-3527
Specimen(s):
Urine
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.
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
Urine Tests Requiring no Preservatives