Urine Protein Electrophoresis (BJP)

Diagnostic Use

Urine proteins can be grouped into 5 fractions by electrophoresis: albumin, alpha-1, alpha-2, beta-globulin and gamma-globulin.
The urine total protein concentration, the electrophoretic pattern, and the presence of a monoclonal immunoglobulin light chain may be characteristic of monoclonal gammopathies such as multiple myeloma, primary systemic amyloidosis, and light-chain deposition disease.
Immunoglobulin heavy chain fragments as well as free light chains may be seen in the urine of patients with monoclonal gammopathies.

Department

Protein Lab

Delphic Registration Code

BJP

Laboratory Handling

Test Adds

Yes, if sample has been stored refrigerated for up to 14 days or 1 month frozen at - 20 C.

Synonyms

BJP
Bence Jones Protein
UPEP

Turnaround Time

1 week

Test Code

3213