| Test Name: Protein Electrophoresis, Urine | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternate Test Names | Bence Jones Protein; Electrophoresis, Proteins in Urine; Light chains in Urine; UEP | ||
| PLS Test Code | BJPR | Laboratory | Biochemistry |
| Specimen | Early morning urine | Analysis Performed On | Urine |
| Container | Urine/Specimen container 50ml | Container colour | Yellow |
| Multiple specimens | A timed urine collection (24hrs) may also be used | ||
| Required Volume Adult (mL) | 20 | Req Vol Paediatric (mL) | 5 |
| Reference Ranges | |||
| Turnaround Time Routine | 4 Days | Turnaround Time Urgent | |
| Turnaround Other | Contact laboratory if urgent testing required. | ||
| Days test is performed | Daily Monday to Friday | Transport | Room temperature |
| Special Requirements | None | ||
| Patient Preparation | None | ||
| Collection Instructions | Collect early morning urine. | ||
| Clinical Information | |||
| Sent to Reference Laboratory | No | ||
| Ref Laboratory Name | |||
| Estimated Patient Fee | N/A | ||
| Last Updated | 25-Aug-2006 (Version: 1.00) | ||