PROTEIN ELECTROPHORESIS, RANDOM URINE (UPEP)

Test Code: 8525

Specimen Collection: Urine

Component:
Protein, Total Random Urine
Protein/Creatinine Ratio
Creatinine, Random Urine
Albumin
Alpha 1 Globulins
Alpha 2 Globulins
Beta Globulins
Gamma Globulins
Interpretation

Method:
S
S
C/K
EP
EP
EP
EP
EP

Collection Notes: Collect urine without preservative. Mix urine and then aliquot into two leak-proof, screw-top containers.

Clinical Utility: Urine PEP is useful in the evaluation of lymphoma, amyloidosis, macroglobulinemia of Waldenstrom, and myeloma.

CPT Code: 84156, 82570, 84166

Testing Location: Sent to reference lab

Specimen/Stability Type

Urine (25 mL)

Temperature:

Ambient 4 Days

Refrigerated 5 Days

Frozen 30 Days

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