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Test Code UEPG Protein Electrophoresis, Urine

Specimen Type

Random or 24hr urine

Collection Volume

Random or 24 hour collection

Minimum Collection Volume

10 mL

Collection Instructions

Instruct the patient to void at 8:00 AM and discard the specimen. Then collect all urine including the final specimen voided at the end of the 24-hour collection period, i.e., 8:00 AM the next morning. Refrigerate during collection. Screw the lid on securely. Specimens should be transported immediately to the Clinical Laboratory. Container must be labelled with patient’s full name, room number, date and time collection started, and date and time collection finished.

Rejection Criteria

Inadequate labeling, improper collection.

Preservative added to urine

Specimen Storage and Stability

Refrigerate specimen.

Turn Around Time

3 days

Lab Department

Chemistry

Alias

Electrophoresis, Protein, Urine; Protein Electrophoresis, Urine; Urine Protein Electrophoresis;

Ordering Info

TEST INCLUDES:
Pathologist Interpretive Report

EPIC Code

LAB438

Acceptable Collection Container

24-hour container

Patient Preparation

24 hr collection preferred

Day(s) and Time(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday, 24 hours