Test Overview
Useful for monitoring serum from patients with monoclonal light chain diseases without a M-spike on protein electrophoresis.

Sample Type
Serum

Tube/Container
SST (1)

Submission Container

Specimen Volume

Alternate Specimen
None

Alternate Tube/Container
None

Sample Processing

Special Requirements

Specimen Stability
REFRIGERATE (3 Weeks)

TAT
4 Days

Methodology
Nephelometry

CPT
83883 x2

Test Aliases
Monoclonal Protein Study, Immunoelectrophoresis, Immunofixation, Immunotyping, MGUS (Monoclonal Gammopathy of Unknown Significance), Multiple Myeloma, Paraprotein, Special Protein Studies, IFE (Immunofixation Electrophoresis)

Test Overview
Measures qualitative Immunofixation Electrophoresis and quantitative Nephelometry.

Sample Type
Urine

Tube/Container
Sterile Container (1)

Submission Container

Specimen Volume

Alternate Specimen
None

Alternate Tube/Container
None

Sample Processing

Special Requirements

Specimen Stability
REFRIGERATE (21 Days)

TAT
10 Days

Methodology
Nephelometry

CPT
83883 x2

Test Aliases
Monoclonal Protein Study, Bence Jones Urine, Heavy Chains Urine, Immunoelectrophoresis, Immunofixation, Kappa Chains, Lambda Chains, Light Chains, Paraprotein, Special Protein Studies, Immunofixation Electrophoresis (IFE)

Test Overview
Useful for managing patients with recurrent renal calculi.

Sample Type
Stone

Tube/Container
Kidney Stone (1)

Submission Container

Specimen Volume

Alternate Specimen
None

Alternate Tube/Container
None

Sample Processing

Special Requirements

Specimen Stability
RT

TAT
5 Days

Methodology
Infrared Spectrum Analysis

CPT
82365

Test Aliases
Calculi Stone Analysis, Calculus Analysis, Prostatic Stones, Renal Calculi, Urinary Calculi