Protein Electrophoresis, Urine

Overview

  • EPIC Code:
  • LAB438
  • Soft Test Code:
  • UELR1
Alternate Names
  • UPEP, Random
Included Tests

Protein Fractions [Albumin, Alpha-1 Globulin, Alpha-2 Globulin, Beta Globulin, Gamma Globulin]; Pathology Interpretation; Total Protein, Urine Random 


Specimen Collection & Preparation

Specimen Requirements

20.0 mL Urine in a Plastic Vial


Transport And Storage

7 days Refrigerated


Collection Instructions

 


Minimum Volume

10.0 mL


Neonatal Volume

Clinical Interpretation

Reference Range:

Refer to Interpretive Results


Methodology:
  • Electrophoresis

Production Schedule

Sites Performed
  • Parkview Regional Medical Center
Days Performed
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Departments
  • Special Chemistry

Coding & Compliance

CDM

01484968


CPT Coding

84166


Medical Necessity Documentation

Duplicate testing on this test is not acceptable per Medicare:  Testing to only be done every 7 days