Protein Electrophoresis and Total Protein, Random Urine

Protein Electrophoresis and Total Protein, Random Urine

Test Code

8525
82570, 84156, 84166
8525
82570, 84156, 84166
Not offered in Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.
In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.

Clinical Significance

Protein Electrophoresis and Total Protein, Random Urine - This test is used to analyze the protein content in urine. The proteins are separated into 5 major components: albumin, alpha-1, alpha-2, beta, and gamma. Interpretation of elevations, decreases, or visual changes in different components and/or associated patterns can provide information on various disease states, including inflammatory diseases, autoimmune diseases, different types of kidney injury, plasma cell disorders, and cancers [1,2].

UPEP is used to evaluate an individual with symptoms associated with potential monoclonal gammopathy, or when an individual has abnormally high total ...

Test Resources

Clinical Focus

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Test Details

Includes

  • Protein, Total, Random Urine with Creatinine
  • Protein Electrophoresis

Methodology

Electrophoresis • Total Protein: Specrophotometry (SP)

Reference Range(s)

See Laboratory Report

Alternative Name(s)

UPEP

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined
Protein, Total, Random Urine with Creatinine
Protein Electrophoresis

Methodology

Electrophoresis • Total Protein: Specrophotometry (SP)

Reference Range(s)

See Laboratory Report

Alternative Name(s)

UPEP
Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

25 mL random urine - no preservative

Minimum Volume

15 mL

Collection Instructions

Note: Submit a first morning voided specimen whenever possible

Transport Container

Plastic urine container

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

  • Room temperature: 4 days

  • Refrigerated: 5 days
  • Frozen: 30 days

Reject Criteria

Acidified urine

Setup Schedule, Alternative Specimen(s)

Service Area must be determined
25 mL random urine - no preservative
15 mL
Note: Submit a first morning voided specimen whenever possible
Plastic urine container
Room temperature

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

Acidified urine
Service Area must be determined
Not offered in Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.
In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase 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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