Protein electrophoresis, urine, 24 hour

Test Name:

Protein electrophoresis, urine, 24 hour

Synonyms:

Bence Jones protein
BJ
Immunoelectrophoresis
Immunofixation
Light chains, urine
Urine protein electrophoresis (UPEP)

Ordering Information:

Meditech test codes: PEUR24 (North Zone); PEURRO (South Zone)

Test panel includes:
• Protein total, urine, 24 hour
• Protein electrophoresis, urine

Patient Instructions:

24-hour urine collection

Collection Device/Tube Type:

24 hr urine container - plain

Submission Requirements:

5 mL urine

Handling/Storage Comments:

• Record collection times and total volume

All sites referring to Edmonton Base Lab:
• Refrigerate upon receipt at the collection site
• Transport at refrigerated temperatures
• EDM Base Lab: Store refrigerated until analysis

Sites referring to Calgary DSC:
• Calgary and area PSCs: Transport in ambient temperatures
• South Zone PSCs and APL rural sites: Transport at refrigerated temperatures
• CGY DSC: Store refrigerated until analysis

Frequency of Testing:

Monday - Friday

Reference Range:

Analysis includes Protein total, urine, 24 hour

No reference range. Interpretation is reported and will include quantitation
of the intact monoclonal protein and/or free light chain, if present.

Comments:

• If indicated, immunofixation analysis is performed upon approval by a Clinical Chemist or General Pathologist
• For discussion of rare cases where immunofixation is not performed based on analysis of the UPE pattern, but may be indicated based on clinical grounds, please contact the Clinical Chemist Team:
• Edmonton Base Lab: 780-451-3702, ext 3572
• Calgary DSC: 403-770-3600

Last Reviewed:

04 May 2023