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Test Name:
Electrophoresis, Protein, Urine, Random


  • SBMF No:
    23276
  • Performance Lab Name:
    Manual Lab
  • Test Mnemonic:
    U PRO ELR
  • ABN:
    Not required
  • CPT Code:
    82664; 84156
  • LOINC Code:
    13993-1; 2888-6; 13992-3; 13990-7; 13994-9; 13995-6; 42483-8; 48767-8
  • Also Known As:
    Bence Jones Protein, Random Urine
    Protein Electrophoresis, Random Urine
  • Spec Type:
    Urine, random
  • Spec Container:
    Plastic container with tightly fitting lid
  • Pref Vol:
    20.0 mL aliquot from well-mixed collection
  • Min Vol:
    10.0 mL aliquot from well-mixed collection
  • Fasting:
    No
  • Spec Collect:
    Random urine (first morning specimen preferred)
  • Spec Store Transport:
    Refrigerated
  • Spec Stability:
    1 week refrigerated (2-8°C)
  • Methodology:
    Zone Electrophoresis
  • Use:
    Diagnose and work up myeloma, macroglobulinemia of Waldenstrom, lymphoma, amyloidosis
    Also used to differentiate between normal renal function, glomerular proteinuria, and tubular proteinuria. Increased glomerular permeability leads to higher concentrations of large proteins in the glomerular filtrate
  • Reference Range:
    No proteins detected
  • Day Run:
    Mon-Fri
  • Time Run:
    8:00 am
  • Time Reported:
    48 hours
  • Test Type:
    PROTEIN