Urine Protein Electrophoresis, Timed

Label Mnemonic:	UPET
Epic code:	LAB962
Order form:	Laboratory Requisition
Supply order:	Supply Order Form
Billing:	Billing Policies
CPT code:	84166 and 84166-26

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

Sample Processing:

Submit urine in leak-proof plastic container.
Label the container with two Full patient identifiers, start date/time, and stop date/time of collection.

Sample Storage:

Refrigerate.

Transport Instructions:

Place labeled specimen into zip-lock type biohazard bag; seal bag.
Place completed requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Transport in cooler with refrigerated coolant packs.