Laboratory Services
Protein Electrophoresis Reflexive Panel, Urine
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Test Description |
Protein Electrophoresis Reflexive Panel, Urine
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Synonym(s) |
Amyloid, Bence Jones, Bence Jones protein, Electrophoresis, Electrophoresis Panel-Urine, Gammopathy, Monoclonal, Multiple myeloma, Myeloma, Urine electrophoresis, Urine immunofixation, Urine protein electrophoresis, UOW3773 |
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Test ID |
UELPP
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General Information |
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.
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Container Type |
RANDOM or 24 HOUR URINE (Refrigerate 24 hr Urine during collection) |
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Specimen Type |
Urine |
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Specimen Requirements |
50 mL urine |
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Specimen Collection / Processing Instructions |
Refrigerate urine aliquot. |
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Minimum Sample Volume |
25 mL urine |
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Unacceptable Specimen Conditions |
Any urine with preservative on collection container |
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Department (code) |
Immunology |
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Methodology |
Agarose Electrophoresis |
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Testing Schedule |
Monday-Friday |
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Test Includes |
ELINT UELP Interval |
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CPT Code(s) |
84166x2 |
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STAT Orderable (Y/N) |
No |
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Performing Lab |
UW |
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