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Protein Electrophoresis - 24 Hour Urine
Alternate Names
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Bence Jones Protein, BJP, UPE, Myeloma Screen |
Laboratory
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Biochemistry |
Specimen
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24 Hour Urine |
Container
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24 Hour Urine - Plain Bottle |
Collection Instructions
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Please note the time and date of the start and of the end of collection. |
Additional Collection Instructions
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A spot/random urine is preferred, please see Protein Electrophoresis - Spot/Random Urine. A 24 hour urine collection is acceptable however it is not the preferred specimen. |
Minimum Adult Volume
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10mL |
Minimum Paediatric Volume
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None |
Notes
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Usually collected with blood for Serum Protein Electrophoresis. |
Frequency
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Monday - Friday |
These PDF documents can be downloaded for your reference
Test Code
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U24PE |
Container ID
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CB, CBS, POT |
Opt. Container
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24 Hour Urine - Plain Bottle |
Storage Instructions
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Store at 4°C |
Transport Instructions
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Transport at 4°C |
Additional Transport Instruction
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Instructions for: Regional Specimen Receptions
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Laboratory Notes
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Instructions for: Heidelberg Specimen Reception
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