Protein Electrophoresis - Spot/Random Urine Test | Austin Pathology

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Protein Electrophoresis - Spot/Random Urine

Alternate Names	Bence Jones Protein, BJP, UPE, Myeloma Screen
Laboratory	Biochemistry
Specimen	Urine
Container	Sterile container
Additional Collection Instructions	Early morning urine collection is preferred.
Minimum Adult Volume	10mL
Notes	Usually collected with blood for accompanying Serum Protein Electrophoresis

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Test Code	UPE
Container ID	CB, CBS, POT
Storage Instructions	Store at 4°C
Transport Instructions	Transport at 4°C
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. Instructions for: Regional Specimen Reception Forward sample to Heidelberg Laboratory.