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HelpTest Code LAB438 Protein Electropheresis, Random Urine
Additional Codes
PEP+PROT U
Clinical System Name
Urine Protein Electrophoresis
Synonyms
Electrophoresis, Urine Protein
PEP U
PEP U + PROT U
UPEP
Urine Protein Electrophoresis
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Urine (Random or 24-hour Urine Collection)
Container(s): Sterile Screw-Capped Container or 24-Hour Urine Jug
Preferred Vol: 50.0 mL
Minimum Vol: 25.0 mL
Note: 24-hour urines received with preservative, less than 10.0 mL, or not having been refrigerated during collection will be rejected.
Processing Instructions
Reject due to: Collections of less than 10.0 mL, urine collected with preservatives, or non-refrigerated 24 hour urine samples.
Spin: N
Aliquot: Y
Temp: 2 - 4 C
Storage Location: If sample is received as a random urine, aliquot at least 25.0 mL of urine into a sterile screw-capped tube for transport and put into the Send Outs rack in the CPA fridge. If sample is a 24-hour urine collection, place the whole jug in the CPA fridge.
Off-site Collection: Refrigerate sample during collection.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Room Temp |
Unacceptable |
|
| Refrigerated | Y | |
| Frozen |
|
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | M - F | 3 - 5 d |
Performing Laboratory
University of Washington
Department of Laboratory Medicine
Immunology (IMM)
1959 NE Pacific St, NW220
Seattle, WA 98195
Phone Number: (206) 520-4600
Department
Department: Send Outs
Phone Number: (206) 987-2563
CPT Codes
84166 (x2)
Methodology
Method: Agarose Electropheresis (AEP)
Analytical Volume: 25.0 mL Urine
Limitations:
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name: | Protein Electrophoresis, Urine |
| Reference Lab Test Code: |
UELPGR |
| Instructions: |
Send Monday through Friday with the UW courier. |