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Test ID: RMPSU    
Monoclonal Protein Study, Random, Urine

Useful For Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful

Diagnosing monoclonal gammopathies

Profile Information A profile is a group of laboratory tests that are ordered and performed together under a single Mayo Test ID. Profile information lists the test performed, inclusive of the test fee, when a profile is ordered and includes reporting names and individual availability.

Test IDReporting NameAvailable SeparatelyAlways Performed
RPEUProtein Electrophoresis, Random, UNoYes
RIFXUImmunofixation, Random, UNoYes
PTCONProtein, Total, Random, UNoYes

Testing Algorithm Delineates situations when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.

The following algorithms are available in Special Instructions:

-Laboratory Approach to the Diagnosis of Amyloidosis

-Laboratory Screening Tests for Suspected Multiple Myeloma

Special Instructions Library of PDFs including pertinent information and forms related to the test

Method Name A short description of the method used to perform the test

PTCON: Turbidimetry

RPEU: Agarose Gel Electrophoresis

RIFXU: Immunofixation

NY State Available Indicates the status of NY State approval and if the test is orderable for NY State clients.

Yes

Reporting Name Lists a shorter or abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test

Monoclonal Protein Study, Random, U

Aliases Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching

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