Urine Protein Electrophoresis, Timed
| Label Mnemonic: | UPET |
| Epic code: | LAB962 |
Chemistry
6240 RCP
356-3527
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.
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
Urine Tests Requiring no Preservatives