Myeloma Detection Panel, Basic

Myeloma Detection Panel, Basic

Test Code

38479
84155, 84165, 86334, 83521 (x2)
38479
84155, 84165, 86334, 83521 (x2)
In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.

Clinical Significance

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

Test Resources

None found for this test
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Test Details

Includes

  • Protein, Total and Protein Electrophoresis
  • Immunofixation, Serum
  • Kappa/Lambda Light Chains Free with Ratio, Serum

Patient Preparation

Overnight fasting is preferred

Methodology

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Reference Range(s)

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Alternative Name(s)

Immunofixation,Free Kappa Light Chains,Free Lambda Light Chains,Protein Electrophoresis

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined
Protein, Total and Protein Electrophoresis
Immunofixation, Serum
Kappa/Lambda Light Chains Free with Ratio, Serum
Overnight fasting is preferred

Methodology

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Reference Range(s)

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Alternative Name(s)

Immunofixation,Free Kappa Light Chains,Free Lambda Light Chains,Protein Electrophoresis
Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

5 mL serum

Minimum Volume

2.5 mL

Transport Container

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

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

Reject Criteria

Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Grossly icteric • Plasma

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined
5 mL serum
2.5 mL
Transport tube
Room temperature
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 28 days
Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Grossly icteric • Plasma
Service Area must be determined
In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.
Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

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