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PROTEIN ELECTORPHORESIS, URINE
Number 365
CPT Code 84166
Alias PROTEIN ELECTROPHORESIS, URINE
Specimen Container Plastic Screw Cap Vial
Specimen Type Random Urine
Turn Around Time 
Days Performed 
Reference Range Normal pattern
Alternate Specimen 
Volume 20 mL Urine
Stability Ambient N/A
Stability Refrigerated Preferred
Stability Frozen N/A
Patient Preparation 
Methodology 

Electrophoresis on agarose media

Limitations 

May not detect pathologic light chains due to insufficient sensitivity. Should be followed with immunoelectrophoretic or immunofixation study performed on concentrated urine. Optimal specimen when looking for a free monoclonal light chain (Bence Jones protein) is a 24-hour collection.

Rejection Criteria 

Added preservative

Additional Instructions 
Performing Laboratory Reference Laboratory
TagsELECTROPHORESIS, FRACTIONATION, URINE, PROTEIN, UPEP, BENCE JONES

Covid-19/Influenza Combination Test

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Covid-19/Influenza Combination Test

We are pleased to share with you that Primex is now offering the Combo test for COVID-19 and Flu. We are also now separately offering the Influenza A&B NAAT test.
The Los Angeles County Public Health Department states the following, People with flu may have a range of symptoms which are identical to symptoms of COVID-19, including fever, cough, sore throat, runny/stuffy nose, muscle body aches, headache, fatigue, vomiting and diarrhea. So offering this combo test could provide important medical care information to the ordering provider and to the patient.
Primex leadership is pleased to offer this service enhancement to our current and prospective clients.
Click here for more information