Urine Protein Electrophoresis (Urine)

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Testing Laboratory

Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland Hospital

Department

Chemical Pathology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

UEPG

Test Code (Numeric Code)

7304

Laboratory Handling

Phlebotomy

Urine

Transport

Ambient (8-24°C)

Separating

Prepare one urine aliquot and label it with the barcode (UC suffix needed) for total protein and albumin to be run on the Cobas. Place the original urine container, labelled with the same barcode (UC suffix needed), into the Immunochemistry rack for processing.

Laboratory

LabPlus Immunochemistry

Test Adds Requirement

For urine band quantitation, request within 2 weeks.

Sample Stability

2-8°C for two weeks

Associated Tests

Synonyms

Bence Jones proteins, BJP, Urine protein immunofixation

Turnaround Time

5 days

3 extra days if band quantitation is required

Specimen Type

  • Urine

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Specimen Container
Acceptable
  • 24hr Urine Container
  • BD Urine Tube (no additive)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

20

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

10

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Specimen Container
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

20

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

10

Pre-testing Requirements

Concentrate urines - Prochem urine concentrators

Last updated: 13/05/2026