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Male urinary system


Protein electrophoresis - urine

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: 2/1/2005
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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