Abbreviation: QMPSS
Specimen Type: Serum
Storage Temperature: Refrigerated preferred; frozen acceptable both up to 28 days. Room temp stable for 7 days
Tubes / Containers: SST
Instrument / Location: RPS
Host Code: YQMPSS
LOINC: 98855-0, 74862-4, 74863-2,74864-0, 74865-7, 74866-5, 74897-3, 94400-9, 69048-7, 2458-8, 2472-9, 2465-3
Volume: Two- 1mL aliquots
Tab Assignment: RPS SENDOUTS
PSPC Testing Schedule: Performed Monday-Friday / Reported 2-4 days
Additional Information: Aids in the diagnosis and monitoring of monoclonal gammopathies, when used in conjunction with free light chain studies This test alone is NOT considered an adequate screen for monoclonal gammopathies.