Monoclonal Protein Study, Serum
Also known as: IFE SPEP
Use
The Monoclonal Protein Study, Serum test aids in diagnosing and monitoring multiple myeloma, some B cell lymphoproliferative disorders, Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia, AL amyloidosis, and light chain deposition disease in conjunction with other laboratory and clinical findings. It identifies, quantifies, and characterizes monoclonal proteins, making it useful for initial diagnosis and throughout the treatment phase of patients with monoclonal gammopathy disorders.
Special Instructions
Preferred test is Protein Electrophoresis with Reflex to Immunofixation, Serum (2002109). A copy of the graph will follow the final report.
Limitations
Interpret results with caution as repeated temperature fluctuations (refrigerated-frozen-ambient cycles) may adversely affect the validity of results for some assays. Ambient conditions are unacceptable for stability after separation from cells.
New York Approved
Methodology
Immunoassay
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 2862-1
- 2865-4
- 2868-8
- 2871-2
- 2874-6
- 25700-6
- 2885-2
- 49275-1
- 33358-3
- 11526-1
- 2862-1
- 2865-4
- 2868-8
- 2871-2
- 2874-6
- 25700-6
- 2885-2
- 49275-1
- 33358-3
- 11526-1
Result Turnaround Time
1-5 days
Related Documents
For more information, please review the documents below
Specimen
Serum
Volume
1.5 mL
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Container
ARUP standard transport tube
Collection Instructions
Separate from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection from a Serum Separator Tube (SST).
Storage Instructions
Refrigerated
Causes for Rejection
Plasma
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 1 week |
| Frozen | 1 month |
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