Protein Electrophoresis, with Total Protein and Reflex to IFE, Urine

Protein Electrophoresis, with Total Protein and Reflex to IFE, Urine

Test Code

10263
82570, 84156, 84166
10263
82570, 84156, 84166
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Clinical Significance

Protein Electrophoresis, with Total Protein and Reflex to IFE, Urine

Test Resources

None found for this test
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Test Details

Includes

  • Creatinine

    If monoclonal band is detected, then Immunofixation (IFE), Urine will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86335).

    CPT code 81050 may be added at an additional charge for volume measurement

Methodology

Electrophoresis • Total Protein: Spectrophotometry (SP)

Reference Range(s)

See Laboratory Report

Alternative Name(s)

UPEP,Total Protein Electrophoresis

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined
Creatinine

If monoclonal band is detected, then Immunofixation (IFE), Urine will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86335).

CPT code 81050 may be added at an additional charge for volume measurement

Methodology

Electrophoresis • Total Protein: Spectrophotometry (SP)

Reference Range(s)

See Laboratory Report

Alternative Name(s)

UPEP,Total Protein Electrophoresis
Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

25 mL urine aliquot from a 24-hour collection - no preservative

Minimum Volume

10 mL

Collection Instructions

Record volume on requisition and aliquot bottle

Transport Container

Plastic urine container

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

  • Room temperature: 4 days
    Refrigerated: 5 days
    Frozen: 30 days

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined
25 mL urine aliquot from a 24-hour collection - no preservative
10 mL
Record volume on requisition and aliquot bottle

Plastic urine container

Room temperature
Room temperature: 4 days
Refrigerated: 5 days
Frozen: 30 days
Service Area must be determined
Not offered in Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano | Quest Nichols Institute -San Juan Capistrano, CA. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.
In-home collection is not available in your area through Quest Mobile.
Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidance and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

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