Monoclonal Gammopathy

Specimen:

Test Code

YQMPSS

Specimen Name

Monoclonal Gammopathy

Collect

SST; Also Acceptable: Plain Red Top

Submit

2 - 1 mL aliquots of Serum, Refrigerated.

Special Handling

Allow specimen to clot at room temperature and centrifuge ASAP. Aliquot serum into 2 vials each containing 1 mL of serum.

Rejection Criteria

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Stability

Refrigerated (Preferred) 28 days; Room Temperature 7 days; Frozen 28 days

Methodology

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Performed

Monday - Friday

Reported

3-5 days

CPT Codes

  • 0077U
  • 82784 x3

Components

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Additional Information

Aiding 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.

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Common Lab Definitions

  • Serum 
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