Protein Electrophoresis Reflexive Panel, 24hr Urine

General Information

Lab Name

Lab Code

UELPP

Epic Ordering

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

Specialty Testing in Immunology

Ordering & Collection

Specimen Type: Urine
Collection: 24 HOUR URINE (Refrigerate 24 hr Urine during collection)
Unacceptable: Any urine with preservative on collection container
Handling Instructions: Caution: Collections of less than 10 mL will be cancelled.
Quantity: requested: 50 mL urine
minimum: 25 mL urine

Processing

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, University of Washington Medical Center, 1959 NE Pacific street, Seattle, WA 98195

Frequency

Monday-Friday

Available STAT?

Billing & Coding

CPT codes: 84166x2
LOINC: 49299-1
Interfaced Order Code: UOW3773