Test ID: EPU
Electrophoresis, Protein, Urine
Secondary ID
A test code used for billing and in test definitions created prior to November 2011
82441
NY State Approved
Indicates the status of NY State approval and if the test is orderable for NY State clients.
Yes
Useful For
Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
Monitoring patients with monoclonal gammopathies
Urine protein electrophoresis alone is not considered an adequate screening for monoclonal gammopathies
Profile Information
A profile is a group of laboratory tests that are ordered and performed together under a single Mayo Test ID. Profile information lists the test performed, inclusive of the test fee, when a profile is ordered and includes reporting names and individual availability.
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PTU | Protein, Total, U | Yes | Yes |
| PEU | Protein Electrophoresis, U | No | Yes |
Reflex Tests
Lists test(s) that may or may not be performed, at an additional charge, depending on the result and interpretation of the initial test(s)
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| IFXU | Immunofixation, U | No | No |
Testing Algorithm
Delineates situation(s) when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.
If a discrete electrophoresis band is identified, the laboratory will evaluate the urine protein electrophoresis and, if necessary, perform immunofixation at an additional charge.
Special Instructions and Forms
Describes specimen collection and preparation information, test algorithms, and other information pertinent to test. Also includes pertinent information and consent forms to be used when requesting a particular test
Method Name
A short description of the method used to perform the test
PTU/8261: Dye Binding (Pyrogallol Red)
PEU/8244: Agarose Gel Electrophoresis
IFXU/82025: Immunofixation
Reporting Name
A shorter/abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test; an abbreviated test name
Electrophoresis, Protein, U
Aliases
Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching
Gamma-Globulin
Immunology Profile (Pr Elect)
Macroglobulins
Protein Elect+Immunofixation (ALWAYS ORDER 82441)
Protein Electrophoresis+Total Protein
SPE (Serum Protein Electrophoresis)
SPEP (Serum Protein Electrophoresis)
Immunology Profile (Pr Elect)
Macroglobulins
Protein Elect+Immunofixation (ALWAYS ORDER 82441)
Protein Electrophoresis+Total Protein
SPE (Serum Protein Electrophoresis)
SPEP (Serum Protein Electrophoresis)


