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Myeloma Detection Panel, Basic
Test Code38479
CPT Codes
84155, 84165, 86334, 83521 (x2)
Includes
Protein, Total and Protein Electrophoresis
Immunofixation, Serum
Kappa/Lambda Light Chains Free with Ratio, Serum
Immunofixation, Serum
Kappa/Lambda Light Chains Free with Ratio, Serum
Preferred Specimen
5 mL serum collected in a red-top serum separator tube
Patient Preparation
Overnight fasting is preferred
Minimum Volume
2.5 mL
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 28 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 28 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Plasma
Methodology
See individual tests
Setup Schedule
Monday-Saturday Afternoon
Report available: 2 Days
Report available: 2 Days
Reference Range
See individual tests
Clinical Significance
International Myeloma Working Group (IMWG) recommends multiple component testing as Standard of Care for identification of patient with Multiple Myeloma.
