Protein Electrophoresis 24 Hour Urine with Immunotyping
Additional Codes
LAB438
Performing Laboratory
MBMC Main Laboratory
Methodology
Electrophoresis and immunotyping
Includes total protein.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Urine, 24-hour
Container/Tube: Plastic urine container
Specimen Volume: Entire 24-hour collection; Facilities outside of MBC should submit at least 30 mL of urine of the 24 hour collection
Collection Instructions: No preservative. Refrigerate specimen during collection.
Additional Information:
1. Starting and ending times of collection are required.
2. Follow instructions in Urine Collection in Special Instructions.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Friday
Turnaround Time:
STAT: not available
Routine: 1 to 3 days
Reference Values
Total Protein
0-150 mg/24 hours
Interpretation: No monoclonal protein detected
Test Classification and CPT Coding
Test Classification:This test has been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer’s instructions.
CPT Code:
81050-Volume measurement for timed collection
84166-Electrophoresis
86335-Immunofixation