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Test Code LAB90117 Myeloma Staging Profile

Reporting Title

Myeloma Staging Serum

Methodology

Profile Information:
Unit Codes  Published Name  Available Separately
     
LAB119 Electrophoresis, Protein Yes
LAB166 Immunoglobulins (IgG, IgA, and IgM) Yes
LAB174 Immunofixation Yes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Useful for monitoring and semiquantitating a previously identified monoclonal protein. LAB174  “Immunofixation, Serum” will need to be ordered to identify abnormal bands that have not been previously identified.

Performing Laboratory

OhioHealth Laboratory Services-RMH Special Testing

Specimen Requirements

Draw blood in a gold-top serum gel tube(s). (Plasma is not acceptable.) Spin down and send 1 mL of serum refrigerated.

Note:  A speckled-top serum gel tube (s) or a plain, red-top tube(s) is also acceptable.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerate/Ambient OK/Frozen OK

Reference Values

See individual test listings.

Note:  Run annually if protein pattern changes, or if abnormal band has not been previously identified.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Immunoglobulins (IgG, IgA, and IgM):  Monday through Friday Continuous, Saturday and Sunday – Day shift only

Test Classification and CPT Coding

82784 x 3 - IgG, IgM, IgA

84155 - protein, total

84165 - electrophoresis, protein

86334 - immunofixation (if appropriate)