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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.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20153