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Protein electrophoresis - urine

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Alternative Names

Urine protein electrophoresis; UPEP


What the risks are

There are no risks associated with this test.


Special considerations

Drugs that can affect the measurement of proteins include chlorpromazine, corticosteroids, isoniazid, neomycin, phenacemide, salicylates, sulfonamides, and tolbutamide. Never discontinue any medication without consulting your health care provider.


Review Date: 02/01/2005
Reviewed By: Rita Nanda, M.D., Department of Hematology/Oncology, University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, IL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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