UPEP

Test CODE NAME

UPEP

Protein Electrophoresis/UPEP

Methodology: Qualitative Immunofixation Electrophoresis/Quantitative Nephelometry
Performed: Mon-Fri
Reported: 3-7 days
Specimen Required: Collect: 24-hour urine. - 8 ml urine


Specimen Preparation: Refrigerate during collection.
Record total volume and collection time interval on transport tube and test request form. Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.
Stability: Ambient: 2 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Unacceptable


NOTE: * This test is approved for all states. *

Performing Laboratory
ARUP Laboratory
CPT Code(s): 84156, 86335, 83883 x2