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Amyloidosis – Diagnosis & Treatment

Protein Electrophoresis Urinalysis

Urine protein electrophoresis, also known as UPEP is a diagnostic test that can be used to determine the presence of protein in the urine. In addition, your doctor would get the necessary information to find out the exact amount of each type of protein. This procedure is often needed when the doctor suspects some issues that can lead to elevated levels of protein in your urine, such as amyloidosis or multiple myeloma. All you need to provide is a small sample of urine, which will be used for further lab examination. [4]