Test Code PEPUR PROTEIN ELECTROPHORESIS, RANDOM URINE

Important Note

This is for Random Urine collections only.

For 24-hour collection, please see PEPU24.

Additional Codes

Software	Test Code
Label Text	PEPUR
EPIC	LAB20164

Performing Laboratory

NorDx Laboratories

Useful For

Identifying free light-chains, Bence Jones proteins and includes urine total protein

Immunofixation performed, if indicated, to characterize monoclonal proteins at an additional charge.

This test is usually ordered in conjunction with a pathology consultation. The pathology professional component will be billed separately.

Method Name

Electrophoresis

Spectrophotometry (SP)

Turbidimetric Immunoassay

Immunofixation (If indicated)

Reference Values

An interpretive report will be issued

Days and Times Test Performed

Monday through Friday

Report Available

3 Days

Profile Information

Individual Test Description
IMMUNOFIXATION, URINE
PROTEIN ELECTROPHORESIS, URINE
PROTEIN OUTPUT, URINE
PROTEIN, MONOCLONAL, OUTPUT, URINE
VOLUME, URINE

Specimen Type

Urine, Random

Preferred Container

Urine Cup

Preferred Volume

Urine, Random: 15 mL (Urine Cup)

Minimum Volume

Urine, Random: 10 mL (Urine Cup)

Specimen Collection and Handling

RANDOM URINE:

Collect random urine and send refrigerated in a non-sterile urine container.

Preferred Aliquot Container

This test requires two aliquots.

PEPUR (10 mLs are required)

Chemistry tests (for example, TPUR)

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type: Urine, Random

Refrigerated: 7 Days

Add On Capable

Yes

Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements

No ABN Required

CPT Code Information

CPT Code	CPT Description	CPT Disclaimer
84156	Protein, Total, Except by Refractometry, Urine
84166	Protein, Electrophoretic Fractionation and Quantitation, Other Fluids with Concentration (eg: Synovial Fluid, Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF))
86335	Immunofixation Electrophoresis, Other Fluids with Concentration (eg: Urine, CSF)	if Indicated

Keywords

BENCE JONES PROTEIN

ELECTROPHORESIS, PROTEIN

FREE LIGHT CHAINS ELECTROPHORESIS

GAMMA-GLOBULIN

PROTEIN ELECTROPHORESIS

Performing Laboratory Location