Test Code LAB90117 Myeloma Staging Profile
Reporting Title
Myeloma Staging Serum
Methodology
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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)