Myeloma Detection Panel, Comprehensive
Test code
CPT code(s)*
Test resources
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Details
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
Methodology
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Alternative name(s)
Immunofixation,Free Kappa Light Chains,Free Lambda Light Chains,Protein Electrophoresis
Specimen requirements | |
|---|---|
| Patient preparation | Overnight fasting is preferred |
| Preferred specimen(s) | 5 mL serum and 60 mL aliquot from a 24-hour urine with no preservative |
| Minimum volume | 2.5 mL serum • 30 mL urine |
| Transport container | Transport tube and Plastic urine container |
| 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 | Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Grossly icteric • Plasma |
Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.
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