| Ordering Code | 412 |
|---|---|
| Test Name | Urine Protein ELP w/ Interpretation |
| Alias | Bence-Jones Protein Urine Globulins Quant. Urine Albumin UPEP Urine Protein Electrophoresis |
| Profile Contains | |
| Preferred Specimen | Urine, 24 Hour |
| Preferred Container | 2 U (Urine Container) |
| Optimum Volume | 20 mL |
| Collection Instructions | Keep refrigerated during collection 24 Hour collections: DO NOT include first morning specimen collect all subsequent voidings. The last sample collected should be the first morning specimen voided the follwoing morning at the same time as the previous morning first voiding Record entire 24 Hr Vol on container and requisition No preservatives added Random Urine specimen is accepted. First morning specimen is preferred. |
| Handling Instructions | 24 Hour Urine: Send a well-mixed 20-50 mL aliquot of specimen Send frozen if transport time >2 days. |
| Transport Requirements | Oahu: Refrigerated Airline: Refrigerated International: Frozen |
| Specimen Stability | Refrigerated: 48 Hours Frozen: 1 Month |
| Avail. Stat | NO |
| Analytic Time | Up to 4 Days |
Reference range(s) for Urine Protein ELP w/ Interpretation
The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of August 15, 2025.
| Component | Age | Male Norm | Male Critical Low | Male Critical High | Female Norm | Female Critical High | Female Critical Low | Units | Add'l info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein, Urine | ALL | mg/dL | See report. |