PROTEIN ELECTROPHORESIS - RANDOM URINE (ANALYZER) | LABCORP OKLAHOMA, INC.

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Protein Electrophoresis - Random Urine (Analyzer)

Order Name PEPU AN
Test Number: 5004450
Revision Date 07/27/2023

Test Name	Methodology	LOINC Code
Protein Electrophoresis - Random Urine (Analyzer)	Electrophoresis

SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS
Specimen	Specimen Volume (min)	Specimen Type	Specimen Container	Transport Environment
Preferred	20 mL (10)	Urine, Random	Sterile Urine container	Refrigerated
Instructions	Random urine no preservatives. Specimen Stability: Refrigerate samples (2 to 8 °C) as soon as possible after collection for up to one week.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Testing Schedule

Mon - Fri

Expected TAT

1-3 Days

Clinical Use

Initial testing: Protein Electrophoresis; Total Protein; Pathologist Interpretation.
Useful in determining urine protein abnormalities, including Bence Jones protein.

CPT Code(s)

Test Name	CPT Codes
Initial Testing
Protein Electrophoresis	84166
Total Protein	84156
Pathologist Interpretation	84166-26

Possible Additional Testing
Test Name	CPT Codes
Protein Immunofixation, Immunoglobulin Levels - IgA, IgM, IgG, Kappa & Lambda Lt Chains	86335
Pathologist Interpretation	86335-26

Lab Section

Immunology - Serology

Protein Electrophoresis - Random Urine (Analyzer)

Initial Testing

Possible Additional Testing