Protein Electrophoresis, Urine

Test Code: TD_2809
CPT Code(s): 84155, 84166

$35

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

UPEP
Urine protein electrophoresis

Test Includes

Albumin, Alpha 1, Alpha 2, Beta, Gamma, Mono

Methodology

Capillary electrophoresis
Pathologist interpretation required

Rejection Criteria

Specimens with any preservatives

Reference Range(s)

By Report

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Urine Collection Container

Minimum Volume

25 mL urine

Sample Stability

24 hours room temperature
1 week refrigerated
1 month frozen

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Collection Instructions

24 hr urine refrigerated during collection.
Refrigerate.

Alternative Specimen

50 mL urine from initial morning specimen. Refrigerate.