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Myeloma Detection Panel, Comprehensive
Test Code38480
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
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
Red Top FULL
AND
24 Hour Urine Container
AND
24 Hour 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
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 • Grossly icteric • Plasma
Methodology
See individual tests
Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: 2-5 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.
