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Protein Electrophoresis, Random (UPEP)

CPT/HCPCS 82570, 84156, 84166
Order Code CH492
Turnaround Time 24-48 hours
Test Includes

Protein Creatinine Ratio Random Urine

Specimen Requirements
Specimen Source
Urine
Transport Container
(Specimen Container)

25 mL Urine

Preferred Specimens
Urine
Collection Instructions
(Transport Temperature)
Transport at Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 4 days
Refrigerated 5 days
Frozen 30 days
Reject Criteria

Acidified urine

Test Details
Methodology
Electrophoresis, Spectrophotometry (SP)_x000D_
Clinical Significance

Evaluate myeloma, macroglobulinemia of Waldenström, lymphoma, amyloidosis; differentiate between normal renal function, glomerular proteinuria, and tubular proteinuria. Increased glomerular permeability leads to higher concentrations of large proteins in the glomerular filtrate. Diminished tubular reabsorptive capacity results in a marked increase in urinary excretion of low molecular weight problems.

Reference Ranges

No Reference Range