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Protein Electrophoresis 24 Hour Urine  with Immunotyping

Important Note

Facilities outside of MBC should submit at least 30 mL of urine of the 24 hour collection

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