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Screening patients with suspected monoclonal gammopathies
Diagnosis of monoclonal gammopathies, when used in conjunction with matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization-time of flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS) and free light chains
Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
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TPE | Total Protein | Yes, (Order TP) | Yes |
SPE | Protein Electrophoresis | No | Yes |
Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
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IMFX | Immunofixation | Yes, (Order IMFXO) | No |
MPTS | M-protein Isotype MALDI-TOF MS, S | Yes, (Order MALDO) | No |
This test includes total protein and serum protein electrophoresis.
If a discrete electrophoresis band is identified, the laboratory will evaluate the serum protein electrophoresis and, if necessary, perform M-protein isotype at an additional charge.
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.
The following algorithms are available in Special Instructions:
TPE: Biuret
SPE: Agarose Gel Electrophoresis