Myeloma Detection Panel, Comprehensive

Test Code

38480

CPT Codes
84155, 84165, 86334, 83521 (x2), 84156, 84166, 82570, 86335

Includes

Protein, Total and Protein Electrophoresis
Immunofixation, Serum
Kappa/Lambda Light Chains Free with Ratio, Serum
Protein Electrophoresis, 24-Hour Urine (UPEP): Total Protein, Protein Electrophoresis, Creatinine
Immunofixation (IFE), Urine

CPT code 81050 may be added at an additional charge for volume measurement

Preferred Specimen

5 mL serum and 60 mL aliquot from a 24-hour urine with no preservative collected in a plastic urine container

Patient Preparation
Overnight fasting is preferred

Minimum Volume

2.5 mL serum • 30 mL urine

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Serum
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 28 days

Urine
Room temperature: 4 days
Refrigerated: 5 days
Frozen: 30 days

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Plasma

Methodology
See individual tests

Setup Schedule

Sets up 6 days a week.

Clinical Significance

International Myeloma Working Group (IMWG) recommends multiple component testing as Standard of Care for identification of patient with Multiple Myeloma.

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.