Synonyms |
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BJP,
urine light chains |
Clinical
Indications |
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Investigation
and monitoring of myeloma, and other B-cell dyscrasias.
Further investigation of an abnormal band in serum.
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Request Form |
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Combined Pathology Blood form
(Yellow/Black)
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Availability |
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On request.
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Specific
Criteria |
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None.
A repeat
will be requested if urine is too dilute.
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Turnaround
Time |
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Two
days
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Specimen |
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Early
morning urine
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Volume |
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2 ml
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Container |
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Plain
(white capped) universal container
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Lab.
Handling |
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Store
at 4°C
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Causes for
Rejection |
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Unlabelled sample,
assay within previous month.
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Reference
Range |
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Negative
screen.
Further investigations will be performed if screen is
positive: confirmation, and identification of the protein. See
laboratory
investigation of suspected myeloma.
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