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Mouse Urine Protein Electrophoresis, Qualitative

Published: August 9, 2026Updated: August 16, 2026

This laboratory-animal test separates and identifies different protein types in a mouse's urine to help evaluate abnormal protein loss.

Quick summary

["The test provides a qualitative pattern of urinary proteins and may help identify the source of protein loss."]

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Key facts at a glance

LOINC
6181-2
Short code
Mouse Urine Prot IgE Qn
Synonyms
Mouse Urine Prot IgE Qn
Category
urine
Sample
serum
Container
Red-top tube (SST)
Units
N/A
Fasting
false
Population
adult
Sex
all
Age range
18–65 years
Specimen volume
5 mL
Stability
Room temperature: 4h, Refrigerated: 24h, Frozen: 7d
Hemolysis max
500
Lipemia max
1000
Icterus max
500
TAT
4–24 hours
Order
routine

What is this test?

Mouse urine protein electrophoresis is a laboratory-animal test that separates proteins in urine according to their electrical properties. It provides a qualitative picture of the protein types present rather than a total urine protein measurement.

Why might I need this test?

Researchers may use this test to investigate proteinuria, kidney injury, or systemic illness in mice. The pattern of urinary proteins can help show which types of proteins are present and may point toward the likely source of protein loss.

How is the test performed?

A urine sample is collected from the mouse and placed on an electrophoresis medium. An electrical current separates the proteins into distinct bands, which are evaluated to identify the qualitative protein pattern.

How do I prepare for the test?

For a single urine sample, no special preparation is usually required beyond following the study's collection instructions. The sample should be collected in a clean, labeled container, with collection time and any relevant study conditions recorded.

Clinical interpretation

How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.

◆Associated findings1

Short name

Mouse urine protein electrophoresis

Frequently asked questions

Is this the same as a total urine protein test?
No. Total urine protein testing estimates the overall amount of protein, whereas protein electrophoresis identifies and displays the different protein fractions present.
Does an abnormal result confirm a specific disease?
No. The pattern can point toward possible kidney or systemic problems, but it must be interpreted alongside symptoms, examination findings, and other tests.
Is this a human patient test?
No. This test is intended for laboratory mice and is generally part of an animal research or diagnostic workup rather than routine human testing.
  1. 1
    MedlinePlus — Laboratory TestsSource
  2. 2
    Lab Tests OnlineSource
  3. 3
    Mayo Clinic — Tests & ProceduresSource

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Medically reviewed by WellAlly Editorial Team Last reviewed August 16, 2026. · Read our editorial policy