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HelpTest Code LAB12755 Protein Electrophoresis - Urine
Department
SEND OUTS
Reference Lab Test Number
UPEP
Collection Requirements
Collect 24 hour or random urine.
Refrigerate during collection
Refer To
Primary Collection Container
24 HR Urine container
Alternate Collection Container
Sterile Cup
Transport
Urine refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Processing
Mix well and send 15.0 mL urine in a screw-capped plastic urine container.
Stability
Ambient: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 10 days
Frozen: 14 days
Minimum Testing Volume
5.0 mL
Reference Range
Interpretive report
Methodology
Electrophoresis
Performed
Monday – Friday
Reported
4 Days
CPT Codes
84166
Unacceptable Conditions
Urine collected in acid-washed containers.