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Test ID: MPTS    
M-Protein Isotype by Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization-Time of Flight Mass Spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS), Serum

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

Aiding in the diagnosis of monoclonal gammopathies, when used in conjunction with free light chain studies

 

This test alone is not considered an adequate screen for monoclonal gammopathies

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

This test includes M-protein isotyping. If a light chain is identified without a corresponding heavy chain during initial testing, immunofixation with IgD and IgE antisera will be performed at an additional charge.

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

Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see:

SPISO / Protein Electrophoresis and Isotype, Serum

SMOGA / Monoclonal Gammopathy Screen, Serum

MMOGA / Monoclonal Gammopathy Monitoring, Serum

 

Matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization-time of flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS)

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

No

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

M-protein Isotype MALDI-TOF MS, S

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

Mass-Fix
miRAMM
Isotyping
Immunofixation
Immunosubtraction