Bglobulin24hmfrurelph
This test separates and measures different types of proteins, including beta globulin, in your urine collected over 24 hours to help diagnose kidney and blood disorders.
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Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 13988-1
- Short code
- UBGLOB24
- Synonyms
- B-Globulin 24h MFr Ur Elph
- Category
- chemistry
- Sample
- urine
- Container
- 24-hour urine collection container (sterile, preservative-free or with appropriate preservative such as thymol or toluene); refrigerated during collection.
- Units
- N/A
- Ref low
- 5
- Ref high
- 12
- Critical range
- 7.2 N/A – 7.6 N/A
- Fasting
- false
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- all
- Age range
- 18–65 years
- Method
- electrophoresis
- CPT
- 84156
- SNOMED
- 44118-5
- Specimen volume
- Complete 24-hour urine collection (minimum 10 mL aliquot from total volume submitted for testing).
- Stability
- Refrigerated (2-8°C): 7 days. Frozen (-20°C or below): 1 month. Allow specimen to reach room temperature before analysis.
- Hemolysis max
- 0
- Lipemia max
- 0
- Icterus max
- 0
- TAT
- 24–72 hours
- Order
- routine
What is this test?
The 24-hour urine protein electrophoresis test measures the total amount of protein in your urine collected over a 24-hour period, with special focus on beta globulin. Electrophoresis is a laboratory technique that separates different types of proteins based on their electrical charge, allowing doctors to identify abnormal protein patterns that may indicate disease.
Why do I need this test?
Your doctor may order this test if you have symptoms suggesting kidney problems (such as swelling, foamy urine, or fatigue) or conditions that affect blood proteins (such as multiple myeloma). It helps determine if your kidneys are properly filtering proteins or if there are abnormal proteins circulating in your body.
How is the test performed?
You will receive a special container for urine collection. On day one, start collecting urine after your first morningvoid. Continue collecting all urine for the next 24 hours, including the first morningvoid on day two. Keep the container refrigerated during collection. Return the complete collection to the laboratory as instructed.
Reference range
Beta globulin fraction: typically <20 mg/24h or <10% of total urinary protein. Total urine protein: <150 mg/24h. Beta globulin percentage of total protein varies by laboratory; commonly 5-12%.N/A
No special preparation required. Maintain normal hydration. Avoid excessive fluid intake during collection period as it may dilute urine and affect protein concentration measurements.
Clinical interpretation
How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.
◆Associated findings1
Frequently asked questions
Does the 24-hour collection have to be exactly 24 hours?
What if I miss a collection during the 24 hours?
Do I need to fast before this test?
Are there any risks to this test?
Sources
- 1
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