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Protein ELP, 24-hour urine-218

Test info

Test name:

Protein ELP, 24-hour urine

Test number:

218

Excellian order number:

LAB218

Abbreviation:

UEP

Alternate names:

Protein electrophoresis, 24-hr urine
Protein ELP, timed urine
Urine ELP

Tests included:

Total urine protein

Specimen

Specimen type:

Urine, 24-hr

Collection container:

24-hr urine collection container, no additive

Volume:

20mL aliquot of a 24-hour collection

Minimum volume:

10mL aliquot of a 24-hour collection

Collection instructions:

How to collect a 24-hr urine sample

Processing instructions:

Measure and record the total urine volume on the request and/or aliquot tube
Mix well
Transfer a 20.0 mL (minimum 10 mL) mixed aliquot into a Screw cap plastic container (sterile)

Transport container:

Screw cap plastic container (sterile)

Alternate transport container:

24 hr urine collection container, no additive

Required forms/information:

Total volume

Transport and stability:

Refrigerated - 7 days

Reason for rejection:

Improper labels (unlabeled or mislabeled)
Improper timing of collection
Delay in transport
Improper storage temperature affecting results
Improper container
Leaking container resulting in compromised specimen
Quantity not sufficient (QNS)

Performance

Performing lab:

AHL - Immunology: E

Days set up:

Varies;1 - 2 days/wk

TAT:

2 - 5 days

Method:

Electrophoresis

Clinical and Interpretive info

Reference ranges:

See report

Billing

CPT codes:

84156
84166

Tracking

Date created:

11/30/2001

Revised date:

03/05/2024

Review date:

12/24/2023