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HelpTEST ID MPQU Monoclonal Protein Quantitation, 24 Hour, Urine
Shipping Instructions
Refrigerate specimen during collection and send refrigerated.
Necessary Information
24-Hour volume (in milliliters) is required.
Specimen Required
Supplies: Urine Container, 60 mL (T313)
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic, 60-mL urine bottle
Specimen Volume: 50 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect urine for 24 hours and refrigerate during collection.
2. Aliquot between 30 mL and 50 mL urine into plastic, 60-mL urine bottle.
Additional Information: See Urine Preservatives-Collection and Transportation for 24-Hour Urine Specimens for multiple collections.
Useful For
Monitoring patients with monoclonal gammopathies using 24-hour urine collections
Profile Information
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PTU3 | Protein, Total, 24 HR, U | Yes, (Order PTU) | Yes |
| PEU | Protein Electrophoresis, 24 Hr, U | No | Yes |
Reflex Tests
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| MPTU | M-protein Mass-Fix, 24 HR, U | No | No |
Testing Algorithm
Urine protein electrophoresis alone is not considered an adequate screening for monoclonal gammopathies.
If a discrete electrophoresis band is identified, the laboratory will evaluate the urine protein electrophoresis and, if necessary, perform urine M-protein isotyping by MASSFIX at an additional charge.
Special Instructions
Method Name
PTU3: Turbidimetry
PEU: Agarose Gel Electrophoresis
MPTU: Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS)
Reporting Name
M-protein Quantitation, 24 HR, USpecimen Type
UrineSpecimen Minimum Volume
30 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Urine | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days |
| Frozen | 5 days | |
| Ambient | 24 hours |
Reject Due To
All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitabilityReference Values
PROTEIN, TOTAL
<229 mg/24 h
Reference values have not been established for patients who are younger than 18 years.
ELECTROPHORESIS, PROTEIN
The following fractions, if present, will be reported as mg/24 h:
Albumin
Alpha-1-globulin
Alpha-2-globulin
Beta-globulin
Gamma-globulin
MASSFIX M-PROTEIN ISOTYPE
M-protein Isotype MS:
No monoclonal protein detected
Flag M-protein Isotype MS:
Negative
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
4 to 6 daysSpecimen Retention Time
See Individual Test IDsPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
84156
84166
0077U (if appropriate)
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Renal Diagnostics Test Request (T830) with the specimen.