Protein Electrophoresis Reflexive Panel, 24hr Urine
General Information
Lab Name
Protein Electrophoresis Reflexive Panel, 24hr Urine
Lab Code
UELPP
Epic Name
Protein Electrophoresis Panel, Urine
Description
Reflexive Testing Information: Initial test performed is urine protein electrophoresis. If initial screening results indicate the possibility of abnormal protein spikes, additional testing for characterization will be performed at an additional charge. If the sample is a timed collection and Bence Jones protein is detected, Bence Jones protein quanitfication will be performed at an additional charge. For random urine, see Protein Electrophoresis Reflexive Panel, Random Urine [UELPPR].
Synonyms
Amyloid, Bence Jones, Bence Jones protein, Electrophoresis, Electrophoresis Panel-Urine, Gammopathy, Monoclonal, Multiple myeloma, Myeloma, Urine electrophoresis, Urine immunofixation, Urine protein electrophoresis
Components
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| ELINT | Protein Electrophoresis Interval |
| ELTV | Protein Electrophoresis Volume |
| UELP | Protein Electrophoresis, Urine |
Interpretation
Method
Agarose Electrophoresis (AEP)
Reference Range
See individual components
Ref. Range Notes
No spike by protein electrophoresis
Guidelines
Ordering & Collection
Specimen Type
Collection
24 HOUR URINE (Refrigerate 24 hr Urine during collection)
Unacceptable: Any urine with preservative on collection container
Handling Instructions
Specimen Volume Notes:
- 25 mL is the minimum sample volume required in order to be able to perform UELP and UIFIX on a sample that has a negative protein dipstick. Because urine protein concentration is not known at the time of collection, 25 mL is requested for all specimens.
- 10 mL is the minimum that can be concentrated in order to perform a UELP when the sample has a negative protein dipstick. Specimens with less than 10 mL will be cancelled.
- For samples between 10 mL and 25 mL with a positive protein concentration on a dipstick, testing for both UELP and UIFIX will be attempted.
Quantity
requested: 50 mL urine
minimum: 25 mL urine (see "Specimen Volume Notes")
Processing
Refrigerate urine aliquot.
For 24 hour Urine, mix, measure and record Total Volume.
At Login, Enter Total Volume & Interval
Performance
LIS Dept Code
Immunology (IMM)
Performing Location(s)
| UW-MT |
Immunology
206-520-4600 Clinical Lab, Room NW220, |
|---|
Frequency
Monday-Friday
Available STAT?
No