Unit Code 82441:
Electrophoresis, Protein, Urine
Useful For
Monitoring patients with monoclonal gammopathies
Urine protein electrophoresis alone is not considered an
adequate screening for monoclonal gammopathies
Profile Information
| Unit Code | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
| 8261 | Protein, Total, U | Yes | Yes |
| 8244 | Protein Electrophoresis, U | No | Yes |
Reflex Tests
| Unit Code | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
| 82025 | Immunofixation, U | No | No |
Testing Algorithm
If a discrete electrophoresis band is identified, the laboratory will
evaluate the urine protein electrophoresis and, if necessary, perform
immunofixation at an additional charge.
Testing Guides and Forms
Method Name
8261: Dye binding (Pyrogallol Red)
8244: Agarose Gel Electrophoresis
82025: Immunofixation
General Information:
See "An Expanded Algorithm for the Laboratory
Evaluation of Suspected Multiple Myeloma" in
Special Instructions
Reporting Name
Electrophoresis, Protein, U
Ordering Mnemonic
EPU
Aliases
Protein Electrophoresis
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