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Protein Electrophoresis - 24 Hour Urine

Alternate Names
Bence Jones Protein, BJP, UPE, Myeloma Screen
Laboratory
Biochemistry
Specimen
24 Hour Urine
Container
24 Hour Urine - Plain Bottle
Collection Instructions
Please note the time and date of the start and of the end of collection.
Additional Collection Instructions

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
10mL
Minimum Paediatric Volume
None
Notes

Usually collected with blood for Serum Protein Electrophoresis.

Frequency
Monday - Friday
Test Code
U24PE
Container ID
CB, CBS, POT
Opt. Container
24 Hour Urine - Plain Bottle
Storage Instructions
Store at 4°C
Transport Instructions
Transport at 4°C
Additional Transport Instruction
Instructions for: Regional Specimen Receptions
  • Please forward all 24 hour urine samples at 4°C to Heidelberg Laboratory for processing.
Laboratory Notes

Instructions for: Heidelberg Specimen Reception

  • Aliquot and deliver urine sample to Biochemistry and store original urine pot in Complex Chemistry bucket in fridge.