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Additional Codes
Epic EAP: LAB1886
Epic Description: PROTEIN ELECTROPHORESIS, RANDOM URINE
Synonym
UPE
Specimen Type
Urine
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Clean Container, No Preservative |
Random collection 25 mL | Random collection 15 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
A quantitative urine protein is automatically ordered with this test.
Internal samples: Indicate exact collection time on label. Submit entire urine collection and refrigerate.
Satellite and Community Hospitals: Aliquot urine into plastic aliquot bottle and false bottom aliquot for total protein analysis. Transport refrigerated on freeze packs. Refrigerate if holding overnight.
Aliquot Requirements
Urine
Optimum 25.0 mL
Minimum 15.0 mL
Performing Lab
Special Chemistry Lab
Assay Frequency
Monday and Thursday
Routine Turnaround Time
4 days, excluding weekends and holidays.
CSR Storage Requirements
Aliquot random urine specimen into a plastic bottle or false bottom aliquot for total protein analysis. Refrigerate if holding overnight.
CPT Code Information
84166
Reflexive Testing
New patient with a positive result reflex to urine IFE
Patient Preparation
Refer to Clean Catch Urine Collections