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Protein Electrophoresis, 24-Hour Urine

Order Code
003368
CPT
84156, 84166
Test Details
Synonyms

Electrophoresis, Protein, 24-Hour Urine, Globulins, 24-Hour Urine

TAT

4 days

Methodology

Electrophoresis on agarose media

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Evaluate myeloma, macroglobulinemia of Waldenström, lymphoma, amyloidosis; differentiate between normal renal function, glomerular proteinuria, and tubular proteinuria. Increased glomerular permeability leads to higher concentrations of large proteins in the glomerular filtrate. Diminished tubular reabsorptive capacity results in a marked increase in urinary excretion of low molecular weight problems.

Specimen Type

24 hour urine

Volume

20-mL aliquot

Specimen Container

12-mL plastic transport tube without preservative

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

Instruct patient to void at 8 a.m. and discard the specimen. Then collect all urine for the next 24 hours, including the 8 a.m. void the next morning. Label container with the patient's name, date and time the collection started and ended. Measure total volume. Mix well.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 14 days
Refrigerated 14 days
Frozen 14 days
Order Code
003368
CPT
84156, 84166
Test Details
Synonyms

Electrophoresis, Protein, 24-Hour Urine, Globulins, 24-Hour Urine

TAT

4 days

Methodology

Electrophoresis on agarose media

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Evaluate myeloma, macroglobulinemia of Waldenström, lymphoma, amyloidosis; differentiate between normal renal function, glomerular proteinuria, and tubular proteinuria. Increased glomerular permeability leads to higher concentrations of large proteins in the glomerular filtrate. Diminished tubular reabsorptive capacity results in a marked increase in urinary excretion of low molecular weight problems.

Specimen Type

24 hour urine

Volume

20-mL aliquot

Specimen Container

12-mL plastic transport tube without preservative

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

Instruct patient to void at 8 a.m. and discard the specimen. Then collect all urine for the next 24 hours, including the 8 a.m. void the next morning. Label container with the patient's name, date and time the collection started and ended. Measure total volume. Mix well.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 14 days
Refrigerated 14 days
Frozen 14 days