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HelpTest ID NBLD0265 Protein Electrophoresis, 24 Hour Urine
Specimen Type/Requirements
24 Hour Urine Container - Urine, 24 Hour Collection (Aliquot preferred)
Do not submit a specimen in a urine container that contains a transfer device in the lid.
Keep specimen refrigerated during collection. Record 24 hour urine volume on specimen and order.
Test is affected by hemolysis. Test is not affected by lipemia.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 25.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 20.0 mL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | 4 hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 7 days | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | Not Acceptable |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Friday
Methodology
Pyrocatechol Violet Dye – Colorimetric and Electrophoresis
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls
CPT
84156, 84166
Synonym
UPEP, UPE