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HelpTest Code UPEPRA Electrophoresis, Protein, Random, U, LAB 5314
Performing Laboratory
St. Luke's Hospital Cedar Rapids
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube:
Preferred: First morning urine collection. No preservative.
Specimen Volume: 10 mL from urine collection.
Stability: Refrigerate specimen during collection, and send specimen refrigerated.
Specimens may be stored at 2 to 8 °C for up to 7 days and frozen for up to 1 month.
Reference Values
No established reference values
Useful For
The electrophoretic separation of serum or urine proteins is a screening procedure that aids in the diagnosis of pathophysiologic states associated with changes in protein quantity and molecular nature.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Friday (days only)
Methodology
Capillary zone electrophoresis
Test Classification and CPT Coding
84166
Report Available
1-2 days upon receipt