Electrophoresis, Protein, Timed Urine, IFE if Indicated

Electrophoresis, Protein, Timed Urine, IFE if Indicated

Alternate Test Name

Protein Electrophoresis Urine 24 Hr, do IFE if Indicated
Bence Jones Protein

Epic Mnemonic
Sunquest Mnemonic

LAB2185
UMELB

Category

Sendouts

Methodology

Agarose gel electrophoresis

Test Performance Schedule

Monday - Friday

Result Availability

5 – 7 days

Container

24-hour Urine Container, no preservative

Volume

Pref. Vol: Entire collection
Min. Vol: 25.0 mL

Collection Instructions

• To begin collection of timed specimen, have patient urinate, noting the date and exact time
• Discard this first portion of urine, but document date and time of voiding on the container label and test requisition as the "start" of the timed specimen
• Save all urine voided during the designated time period (usually 24 hours), including the portion voided at exact end of time period
• Document date and time of final voiding on the label and requisition as the "end" of the timed specimen
• Refrigerate during and after collection

24 Hour Urine Collection Instructions

Transportation Instructions

Refrigerated

Stability

• Room Temperature: Unacceptable
• Refrigerated (preferred): 7 days
• Frozen: 30 days

Causes for Rejection

• Leaky specimen container
• Specimen not refrigerated during collection
• Specimen missing collection times

Remarks

• Results will include a 24-hour urine total protein and pathologist interpretation
• Pathologist will review urine electrophoresis and if necessary, a urine immunofixation will be performed at an additional charge

CPT Codes

84166
Professional fee for Pathologist interpretation

Effective/Revised

11/20/2019