Test Code LAB438 Protein Electrophoresis, Urine
Additional Codes
SQ: UPE
COLLECTION
COLLECTION
Container/Tube Type:
Sterile Container
Collection Information:
Urine
Transport Information:
30.0 mL
Minimum Sample Volume:
13 mL
Remarks:
First morning voidings are preferred for this test, but 24-hour samples may also be submitted. A pathologist makes an interpretive report after reviewing the protein pattern. This test may be followed by immunofixation if so indicated by the pathologist. This test will be done first if a urine immunofixation or urine Immunoelectrophoresis test is ordered.
Unacceptable Conditions:
Inadequate sample volumes will be rejected at the discretion of the laboratory.
STABILITY
Refrigerated Stability:
7 days
Frozen Stability:
1 month
Ambient Stability:
8 hours
PERFORMING LAB
Analytical Time:
3 days
Testing Laboratory:
Pathology Laboratory
Laboratory Section:
Core Laboratory
CPT Code
84166