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Alternative Names:

BJP
Urine EPG
Urine Protein Electrophoresis
Urine Paraprotein
Urine Free Light Chains

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

UPH (random urine); UPT (24hr urine)

Specimen Types:

Urine random
Urine 24 hour

Container Types:

Plain 70mL pot
Urine Bottle PLAIN

Adults Volume or Mass:

10 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

10 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Collect at ambient temperature
Retrospective testing within 3 days

For timed (24-hour) urine collection, record start and end date/time of collection on bottle.

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Processing Instructions:

Store at 4'C

For timed (24-hour) collection, weigh and record start and end date/time of collection on the request slip.

Aliquot and store at 4 degrees Celsius.