Protein Electrophoresis Reflexive Panel, Random Urine

General Information

Lab Name

Protein Electrophoresis Reflexive Panel, Random Urine

Lab Code

UELPPR

Epic Name

Protein Electrophoresis Reflexive Panel, Random 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. For 24 hour urine, see Protein Electrophoresis Reflexive Panel, 24hr Urine [UELPP]

Synonyms

Amyloid, Electrophoresis, Electrophoresis Panel-Urine, Gammopathy, Monoclonal, Multiple myeloma, Myeloma, Urine electrophoresis, Urine immunofixation, Urine protein electrophoresis

Components

Code Name
UELP Protein Electrophoresis, Urine

Interpretation

Method

Agarose Electrophoresis (AEP)

Reference Range

See individual components

Ref. Range Notes

See individual components

No spike by protein electrophoresis

Ordering & Collection

Specimen Type

Urine

Collection

Random Urine.

Unacceptable: urine collected with PRESERVATIVE in collection container

Handling Instructions

Caution: Collections of less than 10 mL will be cancelled.

Quantity

requested: 50 mL Urine
minimum: 25 mL Urine

Processing

Refrigerate urine aliquot.

Performance

LIS Dept Code

Immunology (IMM)

Performing Location(s)

UW-MT Immunology
206-520-4600

Clinical Lab, Room NW220,
University of Washington Medical Center,
1959 NE Pacific street, Seattle, WA 98195

Frequency

Monday-Friday

Available STAT?

No

Billing & Coding

CPT codes

84166x2

LOINC

49299-1

Interfaced Order Code

UOW5253